Former NFL first-round draft pick Billy Price has announced his retirement from professional football due to potential complications from a blood clot. The 29-year-old center shared the news in an emotional Instagram post on Saturday morning, revealing that he had undergone emergency pulmonary embolism surgery in April to remove a life-threatening clot entering his lungs.
Billy Price, an NFL center, retires after discovering a ‘terrifying’ blood clot.
Price explained that the risk of an internal bleed while on blood thinners creates tremendous risk, leaving him with no choice but to step away from the game. The former Ohio State standout was drafted 21st overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018, and he went on to play in 69 career games (45 starts) with the Bengals, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals.
Price was drafted in 2018 by the Cincinnati Bengals after a stellar career at Ohio State, where he won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center in 2017.
During his time at Ohio State, Price was a standout performer, winning the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center in 2017. This latest development is a sad turn of events for the young athlete, who now faces an uncertain future away from the gridiron. Price’s story serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of prioritizing health above all else.
