Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow faced significant health challenges, dropping from 185 to 150 pounds due to ulcerative colitis. His condition led to severe periods of illness, including high fevers, making him reconsider his football career after a disappointing two seasons with the Raiders. Although he once had high expectations following a Pro Bowl season, Renfrow felt he let down his teammates, ultimately deciding to step away from the game in light of his struggles and focus on recovery and other pursuits.
I felt so bad those two years, and I felt like I let my teammates down so much. I had expectations. I just signed a new contract.
I just want to go over here in my corner, do what I do, get into business.
I just felt as bad as I could. It was during the struggles that I was diagnosed with the chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
I know I don't feel well, but I do not want to play football again. Like, I do not want to let people down.
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