Eric LeGrand
LeGrand, on the other hand, was never able to play in the NFL. He was a defensive tackle for Rutgers until a game against Navy in 2010 when he suffered a catastrophic spinal injury. He could only move his head and nothing else when he was taken off the field.
Eric LeGrand
He was paralyzed from the neck down, doctors discovered later. When it comes to risks like this, we have to commend players for taking them on head-on, though science should probably come up with some better ways to keep players safe.
Brandon Roy
Roy was a three-time All-Star after only four NBA seasons, indicating that he had quickly established himself as a great player. Unfortunately, his reputation as one of the game’s best guards was tarnished when knee injuries forced him to retire early at the age of 29.
Brandon Roy
His bad luck continued when he underwent surgery to remove some cartilage from his left knee, only to tear a portion of his right knee shortly after. He had to retire due to a degenerative knee condition caused by a lack of cartilage in both knees.