Jun 15, 2020 · Green Bay’s star wideout suffered a neck injury when his head snapped back while blocking Atlanta Falcons safety Brad Edwards on a running play in Week 16. He spent several minutes down on the field before walking off under his own power.

Sterling Sharpe (born April 6, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, and played in the NFL from 1988 to 1994 with the Packers in a career shortened by a neck injury. He became an analyst for the NFL Network.

Feb 26, 2010 · Sharpe suffered a severe neck injury during the 1994 season and was forced to retire at age 29. In his eight-year career, Sharpe played in all 112 games. He caught 595 passes for 8,134...

Shannon and Sterling Sharpe discuss the career-ending injury that forced Sterling to retire. They reflect on the heartbreak, the timing of the injury as both...

Jan 29, 2022 · Had it not been for a freak neck injury during the1994 season that abruptly ended his seven-year NFL career, Sterling Sharpe would’ve been in the Pro Football Hall of Fame by now. Sharpe led the NFL in catches, receiving touchdowns, and receiving yardage at various points of his pro football tenure.

4 days ago · He played just seven seasons, but they were a remarkable seven. Sterling Sharpe, whose career was cut short by a spine injury, now has a place in Canton after earning selection in the Pro Football ...

Apr 13, 2023 · However, Sterling's NFL career came to a halt after he suffered a serious neck injury which forced him into early retirement at the age of 29. Though he was unable to extend his professional football career past 1994, Sterling's brother Shannon has made a case for why the former wide receiver should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Aug 31, 2024 · Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe was an elite player during his career with the team. From 1988-1994, Sharpe was arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL not named Jerry Rice. Unfortunately, Sharpe’s career came to a premature and unexpected end due to injury after the 1994 season.

Dec 5, 2024 · Sharpe had been injured Dec. 18 against Atlanta when his head snapped back while blocking Brad Edwards. He lay motionless on the turf at Milwaukee County Stadium for 3½ minutes, but he...

Aug 1, 2023 · He has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame, likely due to an injury shortened career. Here's how he stacks up against his peers, and why longevity should not come into the equation....