New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday on his official Instagram account. The Patriots originally selected McCourty in the first round in 2010 out of Rutgers, and he spent his entire 13-year career with the organization. He made two Pro Bowls (in 2010 and 2016) and will ride off into the sunset and will finish his career with 971 tackles (740 solo), 20 tackles for loss, three sacks, 35 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), 110 passes defensed, 11 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries in 205 regular season games. The 35-year-old won three Super Bowl championships in his time with the Patriots.
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (shoulder) is recovering from shoulder surgery this offseason, according to league sources. Despite his shoulder injury, McCourty was an iron man, playing 97.2 percent of the team's defensive snaps in 2022. The 35-year-old veteran has been with New England his entire career and just finished his 13th NFL season. McCourty finished with 71 tackles (54 solo), four interceptions, eight passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 17 games played. He's believed to have suffered the shoulder injury back in Week 14, but he didn't miss a single snap to close out the regular season. It's not a surprise that McCourty could decide to retire this offseason.
The New England Patriots re-signed defensive back Devin McCourty to a one-year deal worth $9 million on Sunday, according to a source. The veteran safety will return to New England for his 13th season. McCourty's salary cap charge will be lower than $9 million in 2022, which is important for a Patriots team with around $10 million in cap space. He has been a Patriots captain each of the last 11 seasons and has been one of the most durable players in the league in his 12 years with the team. McCourty's 24 playoff starts are tied for fourth most in NFL history behind Tom Brady (47), Jerry Rice (29) and Peyton Manning (27). Since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2010, the 34-year-old has played an NFL-high 11,446 snaps. McCourty ranks fourth in Patriots history in total takeaways with 37.
Patriots Likely To Re-Sign Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater
The New England Patriots are likely to re-sign free safety Devin McCourty and wide receiver Matthew Slater. Slater will have a minimal salary cap charge, while McCourty still figures to command a significant contract. While both players are nearing the end of their respective careers, McCourty and Slater are two of the greatest leaders and tone-setters in the history of the organization. Veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer is another player projected to stay in New England to help Mac Jones continue to develop. McCourty, 34, didn't show many signs of decline in 2021 with 60 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defensed. Slater is a core special teams player that will remain in New England.
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty was considering retirement after the 2021 season. The 34-year-old impending free agent mentioned this week that he is training with the intent of playing in 2022. The assumption is that the Patriots would love to have the two-time Pro Bowl safety back next season. In 2021, McCourty finished with 60 tackles, 10 passes defended, and three interceptions in 17 games with New England. The veteran safety would be an asset to many organizations, assuming he doesn't return to New England in 2022.
New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty (thumb) underwent a minor procedure on his right thumb. After mulling over retirement recently, the Patriots safety is planning on playing in 2022. The 34-year-old will become a free agent during the off-season, but there's a chance he could return to New England. McCourty racked up 60 tackles and three interceptions over 17 games for the Patriots in 2021.
The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year, $23 million deal with safety Devin McCourty on Sunday, according to sources. McCourty will receive $17 million guaranteed and he'll get to remain in New England for the rest of his career and will get to play with his brother Jason again. The 32-year-old has been a staple for the Patriots secondary and has played in a full season each of the last four years. He recorded 58 tackles (46 solo), five interceptions, seven passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 2019. New England's special teams/defense should once again be on the map for fantasy purposes next season.
The New England Patriots are working hard on a deal to re-sign impending free-agent safety Devin McCourty for the rest of his career, according to sources. The Pats already re-signed McCourty's brother Jason, and it looks like they're getting close to keeping him around as well. The 32-year-old veteran and two-time Pro Bowler has been a staple of the team's secondary, starting all 16 games in each of the last four seasons and five of the last six. He compiled 58 tackles (46 solo), five interceptions, seven passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 2019. McCourty's tackle total was down last year after having 80-plus the previous three seasons.
Dolphins Interested In Devin McCourty, Logan Ryan, Joe Thuney
The Miami Dolphins are interested in New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback Devin McCourty and offensive guard Joe Thuney, as well as Titans cornerback Logan Ryan, according to multiple sources briefed on Miami's plans. Given head coach Brian Flores' familiarity with all three players from his time with the Patriots, it's not a huge surprise that they are interested. Ryan would be the biggest splash as one of the better corners in the league, and it remains to be seen how interested the veteran McCourty would be in going to a rebuilding club. None of them will come cheap, but Miami will have more than $90 million available in salary cap space.
New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, who will be a free agent in March, intends to play in 2020, whether it's in New England or elsewhere. The Patriots project to have $28 million in salary cap space for 2020. Despite being 32 years old, McCourty is still an impact defender and allowed a completion percentage of 54.3 in 2019. His 65 straight starts also marks the third longest active streak by a defensive back, according to ESPN Stats and Information. McCourty had an interception in each of the first four games of the season. Time will tell if the Patriots bring back their eight-time captain, but McCourty could be effective in 2020 if he's forced to play elsewhere.