Concussions End Nathan Staub's Playing Career

Posted Feb 19, 2015
Reserve linebacker Nathan Staub announced on Thursday that concussions had ended his playing career at North Carolina. “I wanted to let you know I have medically retired from football,” Staub wrote in a statement. “I have had issues with concussions in the past, and this season made it clear to my doctors that it would not be wise to continue playing.” (Inside Carolina)

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