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.

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

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,