New York Giants running back David Wilson has been advised by doctors to end his NFL career after suffering a spinal injury.
Wilson was ruled out of the 2013 season after sustaining a neck injury, which then required spinal fusion surgery in January.
The 23-year-old returned to his side's practice sessions for training camp and sustained a heavy blow to the neck area. Due to the symptoms Wilson suffered, specialists have advised him to end his career.
"Dr Frank Cammisa Jr our spine specialist at HSS examined David this morning and following that exam, we both sat down and shared our perspective with David," Dr Russell Warren told the club's official website.
"David has diffuse cervical stenosis. He had a disc removed and a fusion in January. In light of last week's episode of symptoms, sensory and motor, Frank and I both told David he should not play football anymore.
"We let David know that by playing, he would be putting himself at risk for more episodes like last week or perhaps something more serious."
The Giants also placed Wilson in injured reserve, ruling him out for the 2014 season.
