He then turned to acting , where he achieved considerably longer success .
The injury - riddled Carl Weathers had a brief professional football career , playing for the Raiders in 1970 - 71 and the CFL 's BC Lions until 1973 .
Carl Weathers then turned to acting , where Carl Weathers achieved considerably longer success .
The injury - riddled Carl Weathers had a brief professional football career , playing for the Raiders in 1970 - 71 and the CFL 's BC Lions until 1973 .