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Carlson said he’s not done playing football and will continue his career next season despite his concussion history. "It’s a serious thing, but I’m not ready to be done,” Carson said. “I’m not done and the doctors are telling me that it’s OK that I’m not done."
Reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Carlson finished the season on injured reserve due to a concussion he suffered in Week 14 against the Ravens. It was his third concussion in six NFL seasons. He reportedly also suffered two more concussions at Notre Dame. Carlson, who will turn 30 by the start of next season, has a yearly evaluation in the offseason with his wife and
indicated in December that retirement might be an option, but not a foregone conclusion, when they discussed about his concussion history. ... After fellow TE Kyle Rudolph broke his foot in Week 9, Carlson had 283 yards and a touchdown in five weeks as the starter before suffering the concussion. Carlson finished the season with 32 catches for 344 yards and a touchdown. Carlson signed a five-year contract worth $25 million in 2012 but restructured the deal last year. He would like to return to the Vikings next season, but he’s unsure about the team’s plans at the moment with new HC Mike Zimmer. ... Stay tuned.
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