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Former Bengals first-round pick announces retirement

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 5/25/24

A former Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick announced his retirement on Saturday due to a health issue.

Center Billy Price, a first-round pick in 2018, revealed Saturday that he underwent emergency pulmonary embolism surgery in April to remove a saddle clot that was entering both of his lungs. Price said he was retiring due to the significant risk of internal bleeding while taking blood thinners.

The 29-year-old said the diagnosis was a shock, as he had previously been healthy with no known issues and no clear explanation for the sudden problem.

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Price was a standout center at Ohio State and was selected 21st overall by the Bengals in the 2018 draft. He also played for the Giants, Raiders, Cardinals and Saints and spent last season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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