article_snippet: The announcement comes as an unexpected blow to the 49ers, who have already had a difficult off-season and also saw standout linebacker Patrick Willis retire last week.
article_snippet: Shadow: Sports Illustrated writer Doug Farrar suggested that Junior Seau's suicide may have played a role in Chris Borland's Decision .
article_snippet: Sports Illustrated writer Doug Farrar Doug Farrar suggested that Junior Seau's suicide may have played a role in Borland's Decision. '
article_snippet: Looking at the number of early retirees in the NFL this month, You'd better believe the Junior Seau story has a lot of people thinking,' Sports Illustrated writer Doug Farrar wrote.
article_snippet: There have been suicides in recent years by former the NFL players, including Jovan Belcher, Junior Seau, Ray Easterling and Dave Duerson.
article_snippet: In February, a U.S. judge refused to accept a proposed settlement between the NFL and former NFL players, including Jovan Belcher, Junior Seau, Ray Easterling and Dave Duerson, saying payment should be expanded for some players and families among other concerns.