Former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle John Michels, who played in the Super Bowl 10 years ago, discusses his post-career depression on “Outside the Lines” at 8:30 a.m. Sunday on ESPN and 11 a.m. Sunday on ESPNEWS.Michels, a first-round pick in 1996, had his career cut short by a knee injury in 1999. The thought of no longer being able to play left him suicidal...
...Michels reached out to former teammate Ken Ruettgers, who also battled depression after retiring. They formed the organization Game’s Over to help retired players with emotional needs.
Michels, 33, is in his third year of medical school at the University of Southern California studying radiology...
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