What Happens After Career-Ending Injuries? | Steelers Morning Rush

Steelers Afternoon Drive · May 2, 2025 · 14m

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's what happens to players like safety Ryan Watts after they suffer a career-ending injury. The Steelers released Watts this week, but doesn't mean they're washing their hands of the 23-year-old defensive back. They'll likely have to pay out the rest of his salary and take care of his medical expenses through an NFL program. There are other ways players can be protected, as well…