"We will continue to assist and support Ryan as he transitions to the next phase of his life." Watts injured his neck last summer during Pittsburgh's final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.

In late January, Watts posted a picture on social media with a neck brace in a hospital bed. NFL DRAFT GRADES: Recap all NFL Draft picks, grades and analysis for all 32 teams. “This has easily ...

At times last season, Watts was seen wearing a neck brace. He did do some rehab with the team, but was never able to make it back onto the field to test the strength of the injury afterward.

He also appeared to have surgery, posting a picture of himself in a hospital bed with a neck brace to his Instagram story in January. "This has easily been one of the hardest years of my life ...

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