Golden Nuggets: Chris Borland Knows How to Make 49ers Fans Miss Him More

Chris Borland is truly a one of a kind guy. Yes he has agreed to return most of his signing bonus. So in a matter of weeks he has done two major things that you would never expect an NFL player to do: retire fully healthy at the beginning of a promising career and give money back to the team. As if you didn't already like Chris Borland enough and feel sad about his departure, he goes and does this. And yes, Jed York (and every single person who comments on this site) could learn a thing or two about true class from Chris.

After returning signing bonus, Chris Borland owes 49ers (and their fans) absolutely nothing (BASG)

Chris Borland says he'll return portion of bonus money to 49ers (Barrows)

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