Former Ohio State linebacker cites concussion concerns as he retires from football at 24

Former Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Joshua Perry retired from football Monday at the age of 24.

In a statement posted to Twitter, Perry wrote, “Football has been one of the biggest blessings in my life, but recent concerns about concussions and the health of my brain have led me to step away from the game. I’ve recently sustained my 6th documented concussion. It wasn’t from a high velocity big impact play. It was a very pedestrian thing, and that was a huge concern to me. The last thing I want to do is put the health of my brain and my future well being in jeopardy over a game and a paycheck.”