Patriots’ Devin McCourty Considering Retirement

If the Patriots win on Sunday, it could mark the final game of Devin McCourty‘s career. This week, the safety told NFL Network’s Deion Sanders that he’s thinking about walking off into the sunset if he’s able to capture another Super Bowl ring. 

I don’t know for sure, man, but I do look at (retirement),” McCourty said (via NFL.com). “If we can win this game, win it with my brother [Jason McCourty], I don’t know what else I could do that’ll top that. So I’m just trying to make sure I enjoy this season and enjoy these last couple days with these guys.”

McCourty, 31, has two Super Bowl rings and is looking to add a third this weekend. After nine seasons in the NFL, no one could fault him for leaving on a high note.

On the other hand, McCourty is still playing at a high level. In 2018, the veteran finished out with 82 tackles and one interception – an 84-yard pick six against the Bills in Week 8. All in all, he finished out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 16 ranked safety in the NFL, putting him ahead of guys like Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Tyrann Mathieu, and Bradley McDougald.

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