Super Bowl winner and Quebec native Laurent Duvernay-Tardif will not be playing in the NFL’s 2020 season, according to CTV News.
The 29-year-old pro decided on his own terms that he will be stepping away from the season after working with patients on the front lines of the pandemic.
I’ve been lucky to meet great people who have been caring for our elderly. Meet Guylaine, the nurse who trained me. She is the ultimate team player that leads without asking for anything. With all the changes in schedule and personnel, she continues to care with a smile! pic.twitter.com/CqaTJvasKs
— Laurent D. Tardif (@LaurentDTardif) May 14, 2020
Duvernay-Tardif, who left his medical school studies to pursue a pro-football career said on Friday night that after working on the front lines he now has a "different perspective on this pandemic."
"This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make in my life but I must follow my convictions," wrote Duvernay-Tardif.
"I cannot allow myself to potentially transmit the virus in our communities simply to play the sport that I love. If I am to take risks, I will do it caring for patients."
My decision regarding the 2020 NFL season pic.twitter.com/jrY3nZfNWO
— Laurent D. Tardif (@LaurentDTardif) July 25, 2020
He said he wants to reduce his risk of spreading the virus as much as possible after seeing the stress it has had on the country's health-care system, though he believes that staff with the Kansas City Chiefs’ will have a "strong plan" to avoid further spread.
Duvernay-Tardif talked about possibly working in long-care homes. At the end of his statement, he said "stay safe."
Duvernay-Tardif is the first pro football player to use his ability to opt-out for the season. He is currently in his third year of a contract with the Chiefs worth $42 million.
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