India, Oct. 15 -- Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday. In a heartfelt social media post on X, the 24-year-old cited a severe off-field injury as the primary reason. He revealed that medical professionals had advised him to stop playing in order to avoid potentially life-threatening consequences.

"Several months ago, I was blindsided by an off-field injury that was beyond my control, which put my football future in jeopardy," he posted on social media. "After consulting with medical experts and praying, I accept that continuing to play football would literally risk life and limb. Although it is the last thing I would otherwise want to do, with a heavy heart I am announci...