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Former Michigan Panthers QB Carson Strong Announces Retirement
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Just two days after the UFL announced the Michigan Panthers waived quarterback Carson Strong, the former Nevada quarterback made his announcement that he is retiring from football on Wednesday. Strong shared on his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he is retiring from football and shifting his focus to coaching. He also expressed his appreciation for everyone who helped him through the highs and lows of his young football career. “Announcing my retirement from playing football. First want to thank God for blessing me with a purpose and guiding me through the many ups and downs I’ve had as a football player. To all of my family, friends, teammates, coaches, doctors and athletic trainers, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything without your endless support. From missing my senior year of high school, getting golf carted to my classes in my last season at Nevada because I couldn’t walk after games, all of the 5 knee surgeries, shots, drainings and continuous rehab, I can hang up the cleats

This article first appeared on UFL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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