Recent Cowboys Player Forced to Retire After Scary Medical Procedure
While the Dallas Cowboys' preparation for the 2024 season is heating up, there's still several members from last year's roster who aren't without a team currently. Practice squad center Billy Price was one of them, as the veteran remained unsigned heading into the last week of May.
However, it turns out Price is walking away from the game altogether -- and the reason is incredibly scary.
Billy Price, a center who spent last season on the Cowboys’ practice squad, announced his retirement today from the NFL. Wishing him and his young family the best. pic.twitter.com/bMC135pa2O
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) May 25, 2024
Price announced on Instagram that he had emergency sugery in late April to remove a saddle clot that was entering both of his lungs. The 2018 draft pick called the experience of this "unprovoked" issue "terrifying," and noted he's "truly thankful to be alive today."
The 29-year-old said he'll be retiring from the NFL immediately due to the increased risk of internal bleeding his new blood thinner medication brings with it.
Price made sure to show love for each of the places he called home while playing in the league, noting he's cherish the opportunity to suit up alongside guys who "will continue to make Pro Bowls, All Pro Rosters and Hall of Fame recognitions."
It's devastating to see Price forced to leave the career he worked so hard for, but at the very least, he's around to enjoy post-playing life with his family.
Price walks away from the NFL after six years in the league. He suited up in 69 career games, including 45 starts, across five active seasons played for the Cincinnati Bengals (who drafted him originally in the 2018), New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals.
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