Agent: Former Packers S Nick Collins' career probably over

Though Nick Collins has continued trying to play after cervical fusion surgery, his agent, Alan Herman, has told CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora that Collins' neck problem most likely will lead him to retire.

Collins' agent says his career most likely is over. (US Presswire)

In April, the Packers released three-time Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins, who had suffered a herniated disk in Week 2 of the 2011 season and had undergone cervical fusion surgery.

Though Collins has continued trying to play, his agent, Alan Herman, has told CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora that the 29-year-old's neck problems most likely will lead him to retire.

La Canfora writes Collins was considering a return to the game and was training regularly at IMG Academy in Florida. “However, at a recent evaluation with the specialist who performed his neck surgery,” La Canfora writes, “Collins was advised not to pursue football … effectively ending the process.”

If Collins’ seven-year career really is over, he’ll have finished with 21 career interceptions (four of which were returned for touchdowns).

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