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Devin McCourty: Ends playing career
Devin McCourty has announced his retirement from the NFL, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.The 35-year-old joined the Patriots as a first-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and finishes up his professional playing career with a total of 971 tackles and 35 picks over the course of 205 regular-season contests. In his final campaign with the only NFL team he ever played for, the Rutgers product logged 71 tackles and four interceptions while holding down a starting safety slot for New England in 2022.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Rehabbing from shoulder surgery
Devin McCourty recently underwent shoulder surgery and is currently rehabbing, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.McCourty appeared in all 17 regular-season games for New England and played every single defensive snap in all but four of those contests. The veteran safety is believed to have suffered the shoulder injury during a Week 14 game against the Cardinals, but he didn't miss a snap in Weeks 15-18. Per Evan Lazar of the New England Patriots' official site, the 35-year-old hasn't made a decision on if he'll play next season.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Leads team in interceptions
Devin McCourty registered 71 tackles (54 solo), four interceptions and a fumble recovery while playing in all 17 games during the 2022 season.McCourty had another effective season despite his age, as he tied for the most interceptions and second most pass deflections on the team. The 2010 first-round pick is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is also expected to consider retiring, so while it's still unknown if he'll play next year the veteran safety has shown he can still produce at a high level for either the New England Patriots or another team.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Absent from injury report
Devin McCourty (head) is not listed on the New England Patriots' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.McCourty left Monday's 27-23 victory over the Cardinals early due to a head injury. His full participation at Wednesday's practice indicates the issue is not serious. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for the team's Week 15 matchup with the Raiders.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Doesn't finish game
Devin McCourty left in the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Cardinals to be evaluated for a head injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.McCourty entered the medical tent after being involved in a hard tackle, but no official word on whether he suffered a concussion was reported. He did tell Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald that he was fine after the game, so it would appear he did not, but no official word on his status has been reported. His practice level in the days ahead should shed a better light on his abilities to suit up Sunday against the Raiders.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Two picks in win
Devin McCourty recorded six tackles (three solo) and two interceptions during Sunday's 22-17 win versus the Jets.McCourty logged his first interceptions of the season to end two straight Jets drives in the second half. The 13th-year defensive back also played 100 percent of the New England Patriots' defensive snaps for the first time since Week 4, as fellow safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) was ruled inactive pregame. McCourty has recorded 42 tackles (34 solo) and three passes defended over eight games this season.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Team-high eight tackles
Devin McCourty recorded eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 37-26 loss to the Ravens.McCourty led the team with eight tackles and set a new season high. Across three games, the veteran safety has totaled 17 tackles and one pass defense. However, he's yet to record an interception, which he's done at least once in each of his first 12 NFL seasons.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Returning to Patriots
Devin McCourty (thumb) signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the New England Patriots on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.McCourty will rejoin the Patriots for a 13th consecutive season after he appeared in all 17 games last year and totaled 60 tackles (42 solo), three interceptions and 10 pass defenses. The 34-year-old has remained dependable in recent years, as he was on the field for 89 percent of the team's defensive snaps last year and hasn't missed a game in any of the last six seasons. He underwent a minor thumb procedure in January, but the issue shouldn't impact his availability ahead of the 2022 campaign.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Undergoes minor surgery
Devin McCourty recently underwent a minor procedure on his right thumb, but he's still planning on playing next season, Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal reports.McCourty's contract will become void at the end of the NFL season, making him a free agent. However, there's still a possibility he returns to the New England Patriots next year. He started all 17 games for New England during the 2021 campaign and totaled 60 tackles, 10 pass deflections and three interceptions.
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Patriots' Devin McCourty: Secures third interception
Devin McCourty had six tackles (five solo) and an interception during Saturday's 27-17 loss to the Colts.QB Carson Wentz attempted only 12 passes for Indianapolis with Jonathan Taylor leading the offense on the ground, but McCourty was still able to grab his third pick of the campaign. It was only the fourth time this season the veteran safety has recorded five or more tackles in a game, and he doesn't offer much upside as an IDP option.