News about Johnny Unitas

Richard Caster, a former New York Jets tight end and wide receiver who was drafted for three Pro Bowls during his 13-year NFL career, died at the age of 75. On Friday morning, family representative Kenny Zore announced Caster died in his sleep after a long illness. Caster, a second-round pick of the Jets in 1970, was on the receiving end of 322 passes for 5,515 yards and 45 touchdowns during his NFL career.

Since rupturing his Achilles tendon, Aaron Rodgers has promised to return, but history is less hopeful. For every Kevin Durant, who recovered from the injury in his 30s, there is a Johnny Unitas, Isiah Thomas, or Ryan Howard - athletes who have failed to recover properly. Following a torn Achilles, it's not that being productive is impossible. With medical advancements, the success rate of athletes returning from injury has gradually increased. In fact, 75% of pro athletes who suffer from the injury return to their respective sports after one study by SAGE Publishing. According to a separate report, NFL players' figures have dropped to 68 percent. Many people in their 40s are also lacking details, as Rodgers will be in December.