The 11-year linebacker, who is perhaps most revered for his late-career run with the Jets, said visual issues he was experiencing effectively ended his NFL run.
Scott was cut by the Jets before the 2013 season as a cap casualty, and although he garnered interest, he decided to walk away from the sport at age 32 after a long career.
Bart Scott: "Everybody thinks I retired because of my toe. I had reconstructive surgery on my toe when I left. But really it was because I started seeing spots and lights… I didn't know what to do. I was like, you know what? It's time to fold it up." pic.twitter.com/G30ujgM20y
Bart Scott played for the Jets from 2009-2012 and retired shortly after. AP
“Everybody thinks I retired because of my toe,” Scott said, who had reconstructive toe surgery prior to his retirement. “But really, it was because I started seeing spots and lights. I had light sensitivity.”
Scott later added: “I didn’t know what to do. I was like, you know what? It’s time to fold it up,” while acknowledging he had never admitted this before publicly.
Bart Scott poses atop the Empire State Building on September 09, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust
Tagovailoa, 26, played all 17 games last season and escaped without significant injury, but otherwise has dealt with head injuries throughout his career.
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