Will Marcus Lattimore, the popular San Francisco 49ers Running Back going to end his NFL career? Lattimore created headlines after returning on the field for practice last Wednesday and Thursday.
Lattimore coach, Jim Harbaugh revealed Monday, the 23-year-old football star is contemplating on whether or not to retire. Coach Jim Harbaugh added, Marcus Latttimore will be talking to his family about his future plans and his team will be notified at once.
Lattimore's Agent, Michael Perrett told ESPN, the NFL star hasn't closed his decision yet and he's still weighing all possible options available. Perrett also denied allegations that Marcus Lattimore had already decided to quit NFL, contrary to a report made by a source from ESPN.
Perrett insists Lattimore will be with his team on Monday to discuss his plans on whether or not he will be continuing his NFL career or not. It seems that the 5-foot-11, 220-pound back is still not getting well from his severe injury inspite of his hard work and motivation.
After Marcus Lattimore's practice last week, the NFL star was not seen on the team's game against the St. Louis Rams.
Marcus Lattimore was on a two-year rest following a devastating knee injury at University of South Carolina in 2012 that displaced his kneecap and slashed all the ligaments on his right knee. That time Lattimore was on his way to be the first-round draft pick at South Carolina until he suffered the dreadful damage on is knee.
The incident ended Marcus Lattimore in the 131st overall while he was recuperating with his injury. There was no choice but Lattimore spent the 2013 season on the non-football injury list. On the way of his treatment, the 49ers selected him in the NFL draft fourth round in 2013.
Marcus Lattimore has made $420,000 for this season and a base salary of $405,000 as a Rookie. But according to his contract, he has to make $585,000 in 2015 and $675,000 in 2016.
Star football player, Marcus Lattimore has signed a contract amounting to $2,460,584 as the 131st Pick by the 49ers. Inclusive in the contract is a guaranteed bonus of $300,584 which will be done on staggered payment with value of $75,146 over four years.
Since last week, Marcus Lattimore's twitter has been flooded with comments on the NFL star's rumored retirement. Do you think he will give up his most loved career? Let's wait and find out next week for the star player's announcement.