[post_page_title]Being there for the children[/post_page_title]
Jordan, meanwhile, made the opposite decision when he stepped away from his promising professional football career. After playing six years in the NFL, and even being selected to league’s all-star game once, he walked away due to the concussions he suffered.
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He even admitted that he would probably still be playing, but couldn’t risk his future mental health. He wanted to be there for his son, and that was more important than anything else. Now, with another child on the way, we’re sure he feels even more strongly about that decision.