Husain Abdullah Announces Retirement from NFL on Instagram

March 28, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, becoming the latest player to cite the long-term concerns over repeated head injuries. 
"There are numerous deciding factors in my decision, with personal health being foremost," Abdullah wrote in an Instagram post. "Sitting for five weeks last year after suffering the fifth concussion of my career, I had a lot to contemplate. My goals moving forward are to be of benefit to my family, my community, my country and hopefully the world. Having a sound mind will be vital in accomplishing these goals."
The 30-year-old spent seven seasons in the NFL with the Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. He finishes his career with 289 total tackles and six interceptions.   
A backup for the majority of his career, Abdullah stepped into the starting lineup for the Chiefs in 2014 when Eric Berry sat out the season after being diagnosed with cancer. He recorded 71 tackles and made ...

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