Young Cowboys player calls it quits less than ten years into his career

Andrew Luck is usually the first name that comes to mind when people are talking about players who retired too early.

The former first-overall pick only played seven seasons in the NFL before hanging up his cleats due to injury. 

Injuries were a crucial factor in Lucks' decision, injuries caused him to miss the entire 2017 NFL season.

He did return to form following the injury and would win the Comeback Player of the Year award the following season.

Ultimately his injuries would have the final say so in his career, as they would play a big factor in his retirement at age 29.

The Cowboys just had a player retire who is also 29 years old.

Billy Price, a reserve offensive lineman for the Cowboys hung up his cleats yesterday, and the reasoning is along the same lines as to why Andrew Luck called it quits, just scarier. 

Price announced the news via Instagram and had this to say:

In the blink of an eye, everything can be taken away. On April 24th I had emergency pulmonary embolism surgery to remove a saddle clot that was entering both of my lungs. As a healthy 29 year old, an unprovoked pulmonary embolism with no further medical explanation is terrifying. I am truly thankful to be alive today. Unfortunately, I will be retiring from the NFL as the risk of an internal bleed while on blood thinners creates tremendous risk.

I am truly thankful for the opportunity to have played in some of the greatest atmospheres around the world. I am thankful to have trained and played alongside men who will continue to make Pro Bowls, All Pro rosters, and Hall of Fame recognitions. 

To my wife: this career would not have been possible without your continued love and support. The sacrifices you have made over the course of my career do not go unnoticed. I cannot wait to navigate the next chapter in life with you as we continue to grow our family. 

It's always a shame to see a player retire early.

It's even worse when the decision is out of their hands, and continuing to be on the field could be a death sentence for them. 

We can only thank Billy for the time he served on the Cowboys and the NFL as a whole, and wish him success and happiness in his future endeavors.