Skip to Main Content
FRONTLINE

Should the NFL be Afraid of Chris Borland?

Chris Borland explains why he walked away from the NFL.

Aired 12/21/2015 | Rating NR

FRONTLINE

Should the NFL be Afraid of Chris Borland?

Clip: Season 2013 Episode 16 | 6m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

Chris Borland explains why he walked away from the NFL.

NFL sensation Chris Borland was known as a fearless player, but after just one season he retired because he was afraid of head injuries. Now, Borland is known as the most dangerous man in football, a powerful voice in the NFL's growing concussion crisis.

Aired 12/21/2015 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Ford Foundation. Additional funding...

CTE in a 21-Year-Old

Clip: S2013 Ep16 | 2m 5s | Dr. Ann McKee discusses the diseased brain of 21-year-old football player Owen Thomas. (2m 5s)

'Iron Mike' Webster

Preview: S2013 Ep16 | 2m 48s | Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster's favorite weapon was his head. (2m 48s)

"League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis" preview

Preview: S2013 Ep16 | 2m 15s | FRONTLINE reveals the hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries. (2m 15s)

When Do You Trade on a Reporter's Tip?

Clip: S2013 Ep16 | 1m 16s | In a deposition, billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen struggles to answer. (1m 16s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Funding for FRONTLINE is provided through the support of PBS viewers and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Major funding for FRONTLINE is provided by the Ford Foundation. Additional funding...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?