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Recently in the NFL, early retirement has become a trend, and former Stanford and Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Tarpley has continued it. On Wednesday, Tarpley announced his retirement after just one year. Tarpley has decided to retire because of medical concerns after suffering his third and fourth career concussions this year in order to "preserve [his] future health." Tarpley wrote on instagram, "This decision is the hardest I've made yet but after much research and contemplation I believe it's what is best for me going forward."
Although short, Tarpley had a successful career. He made the Bills roster as an undrafted rookie and played fourteen games while starting two. While on the field, Tarpley's career was highlighted by a game winning interception versus the Jets in his final game that ended the Jets' playoff chances. Congratulations to Stanford Man A.J. Tarpley on his professionally football career and best of luck to him in his life after football.