Report: Former Broncos S Bruton to retire over concussion concerns
Jul 24, 2017, 7:22 AM | Updated: 7:23 am
As former Denver Broncos safety and special teams star David Bruton turned the page on his 20s Sunday, he appears to be heading to the next chapter of his career as well.
Per ESPN senior writer Jeff Legwold, Bruton formally announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons, seven spent with the Broncos.
Bruton, who suffered a concussion that ended his 2016 season after just four games with the Washington Redskins, told ESPN.com that he was burned out and worries about his health.
Said Bruton:
“Another season was cut short by a concussion (in 2016) — that’s six. I’m a guy who likes to use his brain. Especially back in school, I need as many brain cells as possible with all these science classes. It came down to health, and I’ve definitely had my time in the league. I’m ready to move on.”
In a post to Instagram thanking followers for birthday well-wishes, Bruton, who’s reportedly enrolled at the Unversity of Colorado – Denver, said he’d study during the rest of day as he reportedly begins his post-football plan aimed at becoming a physical therapist.
Drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Bruton played in 104 games during his seven seasons in Denver, starting eight games for the orange and blue in that time, including three in the team’s 2015 Super Bowl championship run.
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