Ryan Watts injury | Ryan Watts Neck Injury Update
Sad news: The #Steelers are releasing 2024 6th-round Ryan Watts, and he is expected to medically retire after suffering a brutal neck injury in the preseason.
Ryan never got to play in a real NFL game.
He is 23 years old.
Praying for his recovery 🙏
“After consulting with our medical team, medical experts and Ryan’s representatives, we all agree that it is in Ryan’s best interest to discontinue playing football at this time,” Steelers general manager Omar Khan said in a statement. “We will continue to assist and support Ryan as he transitions to the next phase of his life.”
Ryan Watts, drafté l’an dernier, va prendre une retraite forcée pour raisons médicales.
Il s’était blessé au cou lors du dernier match de pré-saison l’an dernier.
Tellement dur pour ces joueurs qui dédient leur vie au football et voient leur rêve se briser si proche du graal 😔 https://t.co/F4TEiaMWO7
— Steelers France (@steelersfrance) April 29, 2025
Heartbreaking: The Steelers have released their 2024 6th-round pick, Ryan Watts, who is medically retiring after suffering a brutal neck injury in the preseason.
He achieved his dreams of making the NFL, but unfortunately, never got to play in an actual game.
“We all agree that it’s in Ryan’s best interest to discontinue playing football at this time,” Steelers general manager Omar Khan said in a statement. “We will continue to support Ryan as he transitions to this next phase of his life.”
“This has easily been one of the hardest years of my life,” Watts wrote on the post in January. “Through serious injury and all, I will remain optimistic because I can do ALL things through HIM. Road to recovery …”
Pray to god to get well soon🙏🏾💔
Ryan Watts shared this IG story hours after the #Steelers announced he’s medically retiring due to a 2024 neck injury.
“You never know which play could be your last.” pic.twitter.com/nQWub0WGE5
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) April 28, 2025