Defensive back Jason McCourty announced on Friday that he is retiring from professional football. McCourty walks away after spending 13 years in the NFL, suiting up for four different franchises, and winning a Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots.
McCourty, who played with the Miami Dolphins in 2021, made the announcement via a video posted on his Instagram.
“These past 13 seasons have been one hell of a journey,” said McCourty. “And as I reflect and look back on my career, I have far surpassed any and every expectation I set for myself back in 2009 — and that’s what I’m most proud of when I look back at my career.”
McCourty started his career as a sixth-round selection by Tennessee Titans in 2009. He became a starter in Tennessee by his third season and went on to spend a total of eight years with the franchise. Rutgers product then played one year for the Cleveland Browns before joining the Patriots in 2018.
In New England, McCourty reunited with his identical twin brother Devin. The duo helped the Pats win a Super Bowl in their first season together while becoming the first set of twins to play in one in NFL history. New England kept the McCourty twins together for three years before Jason left ahead of the 2021 season to join Miami.
Jason McCourty played 173 NFL games during his career. He made a total of 744 tackles while adding 18 interceptions, 108 pass deflections, and two defensive touchdowns.
