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Oklahoma TE Grant Calcaterra retires from football due to multiple concussions
Sam Cooper
Oklahoma tight end Grant Calcaterra is retiring from football due to multiple concussions sustained throughout his career.
In a video posted to his Twitter account, Calcaterra said his most recent concussion occurred “over a month ago” during practice and that he has had his “fair share” of concussions over the years. Calcaterra, who has not played since Oklahoma’s Oct. 5 game against Kansas, ultimately made the decision to step away from the game after working with medical professionals in recent weeks.
“I spent countless hours visiting with OU medical professionals and specialists around the country. Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that it would be best for me to step away from the game,” Calcaterra said. “This is the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life.”
Read more at https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-t...nt-due-to-multiple-concussions-020421441.html
Sam Cooper
Oklahoma tight end Grant Calcaterra is retiring from football due to multiple concussions sustained throughout his career.
In a video posted to his Twitter account, Calcaterra said his most recent concussion occurred “over a month ago” during practice and that he has had his “fair share” of concussions over the years. Calcaterra, who has not played since Oklahoma’s Oct. 5 game against Kansas, ultimately made the decision to step away from the game after working with medical professionals in recent weeks.
“I spent countless hours visiting with OU medical professionals and specialists around the country. Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that it would be best for me to step away from the game,” Calcaterra said. “This is the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make in my life.”
Read more at https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-t...nt-due-to-multiple-concussions-020421441.html
