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Arizona Cardinals tight end Carlson announces retirement

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals tight end John Carlson has announced his retirement from football, a week shy of his 31st birthday.

In a statement released by the team, Carlson said that after "much thought and consideration," he and his wife Danielle decided this was the best decision.

The 6-foot-5, 248-pound Carlson played seven NFL seasons with Seattle, Minnesota and Arizona. He had a history of concussions before signing with the Cardinals last offseason.
— Associated Press