While it was news that felt inevitable this offseason, that didn’t make Kyle Long’s announcement that he was stepping away from the Chicago Bears and the NFL any less heartbreaking.
Long’s potential retirement is bittersweet. On the one hand, Long was one of the best guards in the league when he was healthy, but he was an even better teammate and leader. But on the other hand, Long struggled with injuries later in his career, and he put his body on the line.
Long took to Twitter to confirm that he’ll be stepping away from the game to focus on his body, and he shared his thanks to the fans for their support during his time with the Bears.
As you can imagine, Twitter had plenty to say following Long’s tweets that indicated he was hanging up his cleats.
