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Poll: Do you agree with Chris Borland’s decision to leave the NFL?

Bee Staff Reports
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Chris Borland (50) runs back an interception as New York Giants’ Odell Beckham (13) and Preston Parker (83) chase him during the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 16, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. Borland announced he is leaving the NFL because of concerns about the long-term effects of head trauma.
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Chris Borland (50) runs back an interception as New York Giants’ Odell Beckham (13) and Preston Parker (83) chase him during the first half of an NFL football game Nov. 16, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. Borland announced he is leaving the NFL because of concerns about the long-term effects of head trauma. Bill Kostroun The Associated Press

Chris Borland, who as a rookie inside linebacker last year led the 49ers in tackles, told ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” he is stepping away from the game at age 24 because of concerns about the long-term effects of head trauma. Borland reportedly told the 49ers on Friday about his decision.

“I just honestly want to do what’s best for my health,” Borland told the show. “From what I’ve researched and what I’ve experienced, I don’t think it’s worth the risk.”

Do you agree with Borland’s decision? Take our poll.

This story was originally published March 17, 2015 at 11:37 AM with the headline "Poll: Do you agree with Chris Borland’s decision to leave the NFL?."

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