Many people dream of quitting the rat race - but few would expect a star NFL player to forgo fame and fortune. John Moffitt, who plays for Denver Broncos has quit the league because he thought it was crazy to risk his happiness and health for wealth. The third-year guard from Wisconsin said he knows teammates and fans don't understand how he could wave goodbye to his career. Denver Broncos guard John Moffitt plays against the Arizona Cardinals during a pre-season NFL football game 'I just really thought about it and decided I'm not happy. I'm not happy at all,' he said.
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John Moffitt, who plays for Denver Broncos has quit the league because he thought it was crazy to risk his happiness and health for wealth
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Third-year guard from Wisconsin said he knows people don't understand
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Says he doesn't feel the need to be a millionaire and wants to stop playing
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Moffitt, 27, made about $1.5 million before taxes in his 2 1/2 NFL seasons
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