US EditionFormer Chiefs lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif officially retires
- Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a professional football player, has announced his retirement from the sport.
- Duvernay-Tardif, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, made history in 2020 by becoming the first NFL player to opt out of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked in a long-term care facility in Canada as a doctor to help fight against the pandemic. Duvernay-Tardif's decision to retire comes after experiencing the challenges of balancing his medical profession and football career.
- His retirement marks the end of an inspiring journey where Duvernay-Tardif prioritized his commitment to public health alongside his passion for football. He will be remembered for his dedication to making a difference both on and off the field.
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Former Chiefs lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif officially retires
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is officially hanging up the cleats and retiring. "Being a professional athlete is a privilege as well as an extremely enriching human and personal experience," the 32-year-old said in his retirement announcement. "The victories, losses and injuries have all been moments to learn how to win and lose as a team while managing a wide range of emotions." The Chiefs draf…
‘A player must flourish off the field to perform on the field’: Ex-Chiefs star and medical doctor Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from NFL
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, the former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and medical doctor, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. “I’ve had the chance to play in the NFL for 9 years and even today, I sometimes can’t believe I was able to experience this adventure,” the 32-year-old wrote on Instagram. “Being a professional athlete is a privilege as well as an extremely enriching human and personal experienc…
‘A player must flourish off the field to perform on the field’: Ex-Chiefs star and medical doctor Laurent Duvernay-Tardif retires from NFL
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, the former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and medical doctor, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.
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