Chris Borland
34-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
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Chris Borland: Opts For Retirement
Borland (ankle) has decided to retire because of concerns about the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma, ESPN reports. "I just honestly want to do what's best for my health," Borland said. "From what I've researched and what I've experienced, I don't think it's worth the risk."
ANALYSIS
Borland is just 24 and hasn't had major head trauma in the past few years, so he decided to retire solely based on concerns about his long-term health. He says he had just two diagnosed concussions, both before college, although he says he suffered a undiagnosed concussion last year in training camp that got him worried over future implications. Borland's retirement is a major blow to the 49ers' defense that saw Patrick Willis also retire last week.
Borland is just 24 and hasn't had major head trauma in the past few years, so he decided to retire solely based on concerns about his long-term health. He says he had just two diagnosed concussions, both before college, although he says he suffered a undiagnosed concussion last year in training camp that got him worried over future implications. Borland's retirement is a major blow to the 49ers' defense that saw Patrick Willis also retire last week.
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How do Chris Borland's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
248 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.83 secShuttle Time
4.27 secCone Drill
7.18 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
114 inBench Press
27 repsHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
29.25 in2014 Fantasy Outlook
Selected in the third round (77th overall) of the 2014 draft, Borland joins a 49ers team that has tons of talent at linebacker, although he may get an opportunity to contribute early in the season. With NaVorro Bowman expected to start the season on the PUP list due to a torn ACL suffered in last year's NFC championship game, Borland could step in to hold down the fort, putting him in a solid position to be an early IDP contributor should he win the starting job. He fell in the draft due to a prior shoulder injury, and he doesn't have great speed or length, but he still managed to eclipse the 100-tackle mark in his last three seasons at Wisconsin, adding 10.5 sacks in that span. As of right now, he is listed as the primary backup to both Patrick Willis and Michael Wilhoite at middle linebacker.
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With Patrick Willis' retirement, Borland (ankle) is in line to start for the 49ers at inside linebacker in 2015.
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Borland (ankle) was placed on season-ending IR on Saturday, NFL.com reports.
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Borland (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against San Diego.
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Borland (ankle) didn't take part in practice Thursday, the 49ers' official site reports.
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Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Tuesday that "it would be a stretch right now" to expect Borland to play again this season.
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