Longtime New England Patriots Star Announces He’s Retiring
A longtime New England Patriots defensive star has officially announced his retirement from the National Football League.
Patrick Chung, 33, took to Instagram on Thursday morning to announce his decision.
“I want to say thank you to the Patriots organization, my family, my fans, coaches, just everyone. I’m in tears writing this but I’ve decided to hang up the cleats,” Chung wrote on Instagram. “Bill, Mr. Kraft (mean mug), thank you for giving me the opportunity to play for your team for 11 years. I love you. Bill, for teaching me life on and off the field, I will not forget that.
To my teammates, trainers, EQ team, video guys, meal room employees, etc. I love you guys and ladies. Thank you for being the rock to the organization. For cleaning up, feeding, taking care of me for 11 years. You will forever be family.
But it’s time to start a new life. Patriot until I die!!! Love you all.”
Chung, a second round NFL Draft pick out of Oregon, played for the Patriots from 2009-12 and 2014-20. He spent one season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.
The longtime Patriots star is a three-time Super Bowl champion and was named a member of the team’s 2010s All-Decades team.
Chung retires from the NFL with 773 career tackles, 4.5 sacks, 11 interceptions and 56 pass deflections.
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