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underpants

(182,818 posts)
Thu Sep 21, 2023, 02:09 PM Sep 2023

Dr. Duvernay-Tardif is retiring from the NFL

https://x.com/nfl_dovkleiman/status/1704837792331678154?s=46&t=3VBm1LJ8j8qLp6JTs_8J2A

Duvernay-Tardif announced his retirement from the NFL in a social media post on Thursday. Duvernay-Tardif was a sixth-round pick out of McGill by the Chiefs in 2014 and he remained with the team until being traded to the Jets during the 2021 season.

“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,” Duvernay-Tardif wrote. “Being a professional athlete is a privilege as well as an extremely enriching human and personal experience. 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.”

Duvernay-Tardif attended and graduated medical school while starting 63 games for the Chiefs, including their Super Bowl LIV win over the 49ers. He opted out of playing in 2020 and put his medical training to use by working in a long-term care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Duvernay-Tardif returned in 2021 and wound up playing in 13 games for the Jets over the last two seasons.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/laurent-duvernay-tardif-announces-his-retirement
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Dr. Duvernay-Tardif is retiring from the NFL (Original Post) underpants Sep 2023 OP
As I pay zero attention to sports, I've never heard of him, tanyev Sep 2023 #1
I had no idea there are 31 Canadians in the NFL. underpants Sep 2023 #2

tanyev

(42,559 posts)
1. As I pay zero attention to sports, I've never heard of him,
Thu Sep 21, 2023, 05:37 PM
Sep 2023

but he sounds very impressive. Attending and graduating medical school while playing in the NFL? Opting out for a year to work in a long-term facility during COVID?


Wow!

underpants

(182,818 posts)
2. I had no idea there are 31 Canadians in the NFL.
Thu Sep 21, 2023, 05:58 PM
Sep 2023
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadians_in_the_National_Football_League

I have dove in to see how many played college ball in Canada.
Duvernay-Tardif played at McGill in Montreal.
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