Devin McCourty announced he will return for the 2019 NFL
season. The 31-year-old New England Patriots safety had said before Super Bowl LIII he was considering
retirement, but has decided against hanging up his cleats for now.
"Yeah, I'm gonna play," McCourty told the Sports Spectrum podcast.
Patriots Devin McCourty @McCourtyTwins told us on an upcoming podcast he's planning on playing in 2019.— Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) February 22, 2019
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A three-time Super Bowl champion, McCourty has been the
backbone of the Patriots’ secondary since being drafted in 2010. A team captain since 2011, the safety earned
Pro Bowl nods in 2010 and 2016, and was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2010, 2013
and 2016. McCourty has amassed 714 tackles, 80 passes defended, 21
interceptions, nine forced fumbles, three sacks and a defensive TD in his nine
seasons with New England.
McCourty has appeared in 139 career regular-season games, starting all of them. He has played in 22 playoff games, as well.
Despite his age, McCourty has remained an effective player
and is a leader on defense. McCourty is due $9.5 million this upcoming season—the
final year of his contract.
McCourty’s brother Jason is an unrestricted free agent. He
won a Super Bowl in his first season with the team. There is no word if Jason
is pondering retirement. The Patriots will likely try to retain the cornerback's services.
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