Chris Borland knows firsthand all about the challenges of early retirement, having stepped away from a promising football career after one year because of concerns over head injuries. Instead of ...

SAN FRANCISCO >> Wary of head trauma, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is leaving football. And not even the promise of NFL stardom and piles of money could change his mind. So now, after ...

One week after Patrick Willis’ sudden retirement, 49ers linebacker Chris Borland has informed the 49ers he is also ending his football career due to the long-term effects of repetitive head injuries.

SAN FRANCISCO — Another star member of San Francisco's vaunted defense is calling it a career. The 49ers announced late Monday that linebacker Chris Borland is retiring after one season, without ...

After realizing his dream of reaching the NFL, Chris Borland gave up the game after just one season. And he says one doctor's work played a key role in his difficult decision. The former University of ...

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks takes a pass for a 24-yard gain against linebacker Chris Borland #50 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first ...

Wary of head trauma, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is leaving football. And not even the promise of NFL stardom and piles of money could change his mind. So now, after one stellar ...