Why Darren Waller Retired From the NFL to Pursue Music

Leaving as much as 30 million dollars on the table, former NFL Tight End Darren Waller walked away from the career that defined much of his adult life to pursue his passion of making music.  In this episode of Bars and Nuggets, he reflects on his early years in Georgia, how his casual drug use quickly became a dangerous addiction, and how years of rehab and self reflection informed his choice to leave football.

Darren dives into putting his own mental health first, learning to be a better partner in his romantic relationships as well as using his experiences to create the Darren Waller Foundation to provide help to young athletes who struggle with their own mental health.

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