Devin McCourty Fantasy

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.

Mar. 13th • 9:57 PM

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.

Mar. 13th • 11:25 AM

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.

Mar. 3rd • 7:19 PM