The Dallas Cowboys’ were dealt a surprising blow Monday when five-time Pro-Bowl center Travis Frederick announced he was retiring at the age of 29.
Frederick, who missed all of the 2018 season after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which is an autoimmune disease, started all 16 games for the Cowboys last season.
He posted a long statement on social media, saying that in 2019 his serious health issues weren’t making it able for him to play at the level he was used to and that it was time for him to move on:
“It was a difficult year for me. Each day I faced a struggle: I could no longer perform at my highest level. Playing ‘well’ is not what I expect of myself and is not what my teammates deserve. Because of this, I know my days as a football player are done. I am proud of what I have accomplished in my career, and I walk away with my head held high.”
Here’s the post:
Cowboys fans will miss him:
