McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL via his personal Instagram account, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
McCourty missed the second half of the 2021 campaign after suffering a foot injury at the end of October. The 2009 sixth-round pick recorded at least 60 tackles seven times during his 13-year career and registered 17 interceptions, eight forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries -- including two defensive touchdowns.