Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Watt s is saying goodbye to football. The team released him on Monday after consulting with his representatives and medical experts, who all recommended that Watts medically retire after suffering a severe neck injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday they were releasing safety Ryan Watts, whose football career is feared to be over because of a severe neck injury sustained last preseason. "After consulting with our medical team,

The former Texas cornerback sustained a neck injury during a preseason game last season and won't return to football.