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Dont'a Hightower: Announces retirement
Dont'a Hightower announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional football.Hightower is officially retiring after nine seasons in the NFL, all of which he spent with New England. The two-time Pro Bowler earned three Super Bowl rings during his time with the Patriots, a span in which he solidified himself as one of the team's most important defensive players. He will perhaps be best remembered for his tackle of Marshawn Lynch at the one-yard line with seconds left in Super Bowl XLIX, which set up teammate Malcolm Butler's famous goal-line interception of Russell Wilson.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Plans to play in 2022
Dont'a Hightower plans to play next season, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.Hightower will be a free agent at the start of the new league year, which is March 16. The soon-to-be 32-year-old has spent all nine of his NFL seasons thus far with the New England Patriots. Hightower finished last season with 64 tackles (39 solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass defensed on 610 defensive snaps.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Suiting up for playoff opener
Dont'a Hightower (knee) is listed as active Saturday in Buffalo.Hightower played through a knee injury Week 17 versus the Jaguars, but the New England Patriots held him out of their season finale in Miami. After putting together three consecutive limited listings on practice reports this week, he's done enough to be cleared for action in the wild-card round. On the campaign, Hightower has compiled 64 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 15 outings.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Questionable for Saturday
Dont'a Hightower (knee) is questionable for Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.Hightower missed the regular-season finale with the knee injury and was limited at practice throughout the week. His potential absence would be a big blow for the New England Patriots' defense and would likely mean Ja'Whaun Bentley would have to step into an expanded role against Philadelphia.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Out for finale
The New England Patriots have downgraded Dont'a Hightower (knee) to out for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Dolphins.It looks like the Patriots will err on the side of caution with their starting middle linebacker ahead of the playoffs. In his absence, Ja'Whaun Bentley is the likely candidate to replace him at middle linebacker against Miami.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Active Sunday
Dont'a Hightower (knee) will play Sunday against the Jaguars.Hightower was unable to practice Friday, but he's ready to go Sunday. He should receive the majority of the work at middle linebacker Sunday.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: On track to play
Dont'a Hightower (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.Hightower was labeled questionable with a knee injury on Friday's injury report, but he's apparently on track to suit up Sunday. The 31-year-old has 62 tackles (37 solo) and a half-sack in 14 games this season.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Questionable for Sunday
Dont'a Hightower (knee) is questionable for Sunday against the Jaguars.Hightower did not participate in practice Friday after getting in limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. This would seem to be a step in the wrong direction for the 10-year veteran. However, with four linebackers currently on the COVID list, it's possible the team decided to play it safe with Hightower on Friday. Either way, he's likely going to be a game-time decision for Sunday against the Jaguars.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Set to face Bills
Dont'a Hightower (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Bills, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.Hightower was limited for the team's first two practices of the week with an ankle injury. However, he turned in a full session Saturday and will be ready to suit up Monday. In 11 games this season, Hightower has recorded 45 total tackles with 0.5 sacks and one pass defended.
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Patriots' Dont'a Hightower: Dealing with ankle issue
Dont'a Hightower (ankle) was a limited practice participant Friday.Hightower battled an ankle injury earlier in the season, but he had been absent from the injury report for several weeks. That he was able to practice in limited fashion both Thursday and Friday is encouraging for his availability Monday against the Bills. However, his status should become more clear based on his participation in Saturday's practice.
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