Following the tragic news of Ryan Watts' career-ending injury, the CB released a heartfelt statement on social media.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Watts is officially retiring from football. Days after the Steelers released him with the recommendation that he medically retire after sustaining a severe neck injury during the team’s final preseason game against the Detroit Lions last year, Watts has announced his retirement.

The Steelers have released Ryan Watts after the rookie suffered a neck injury last preseason, saying it's in his "best interest to discontinue playing football."