Devin McCourty, the New England Patriots’ three-time Super Bowl champion, is retiring
Three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, who played his entire NFL career with the New England Patriots, is retiring. “I’m officially retiring from the NFL,” Devin McCourty told his twin brother Jason in a video posted to Instagram. “It’s been a great ride.” Devin McCourty, 35, was drafted by New England in 2010 as the 27th pick in the first round. The 5-foot-10-inch, 195-pound safety from Nanuet, New York, played in 205 games during his 13-year career. He totaled 971 tackles and 35 interceptions for 581 yards and two touchdowns. McCourty was also a two-time Pro Bowler. In 2019, Devin and Jason McCourty became the first twins to play together on the same team in the Super Bowl. Jason McCourty announced his retirement last summer. Video below: McCourty brothers 2019 success report Devin McCourty said he discussed his decision with teammates, coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft. “Ultimately, I think this is the best decision for me, my family, for my career, is that I can look back on my 13-year career and just enjoy it,” he said. “Through his individual performance and overall leadership, Devin has been such an important part of the success we’ve enjoyed over the past 13 seasons, including each of our last three Super Bowl championships,” Kraft said in a statement shared by the team. “As great as his contributions were in the field, he made an even greater impact in the community, taking the lead in his advocacy to find a cure for sickle cell anemia, influencing legislative changes for criminal justice reform, and advocating for countless other educational and economic initiatives. progress. We couldn’t ask for a better leader and ambassador, on and off the field.””For 13 years, Devin has made everyone in our organization feel better and be better because of who he is – a pillar of professionalism, selflessness, work ethic, preparation , intelligence and performance,” Belichick said. “I’m excited to see him bring those same qualities to his next chapter and make even more people’s lives better.”
Three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, who played his entire NFL career with the New England Patriots, is retiring.
“I’m officially retiring from the NFL,” Devin McCourty told his twin brother Jason in a video posted to Instagram. “It’s been a great ride.”
Devin McCourty (35) was selected by New England in 2010 as the 27th pick in the first round. The 5-foot-10-inch, 195-pound safety from Nanuet, New York, played in 205 games during his 13-year career.
He totaled 971 tackles and 35 interceptions for 581 yards and two touchdowns. McCourty was also a two-time Pro Bowler.
In 2019, Devin and Jason McCourty became the first twins to play together on the same team in the Super Bowl. Jason McCourty announced his retirement last summer.
Video below: McCourty Brothers 2019 Achievement Report
Devin McCourty said he discussed his decision with teammates, coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft.
“Ultimately, I think this is the best decision for me, for my family, for my career, to be able to look back on my 13-year career and just enjoy it,” he said.
“Through his individual performance and overall leadership, Devin has been such an important part of the success we’ve enjoyed over the past 13 seasons, including each of our last three Super Bowl championships,” Kraft said in a statement shared by the team. “As great as his contributions were in the field, he made an even greater impact in the community, taking the lead in his advocacy to find a cure for sickle cell anemia, influencing legislative changes for criminal justice reform, and advocating for countless other educational and economic initiatives. progress. We couldn’t ask for a better leader and ambassador, on and off the field.”
“For 13 years, Devin has made everyone in our organization feel better and be better because of who he is — a pillar of professionalism, unselfishness, work ethic, preparation, intelligence and performance,” Belichick said. “I’m excited to see him bring those same qualities to his next chapter and make even more people’s lives better.”