When players retire from the National Football League, it can be difficult to transition into a life away from the gridiron.
“You’ve been playing the game for so long and whether you want to admit it or not, you are mentally, physically and emotionally invested with this sport,” said Damien Richardson.
But Richardson had a passion that dwarfed even his love for football.
Richardson, 43, of Newport Beach became an orthopedic surgeon after playing seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He recently started working at the Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Newport Beach.
