Devin McCourty, after playing at safety for the New England Patriots for 13 NFL seasons, announced his retirement on Friday.

“I will always only look good in a Pats uniform, but I will no longer look good in a Pats uniform going forward. I’m officially retiring from the NFL,” McCourty said in his post, chatting with his twin brother, Jason. “It has been a great ride. I got the opportunity to talk to Mr. Kraft, Bill [Belichick], a lot of guys on the defensive staff. It was an unbelievable ride.

“It is always kind of tough to come to the end. This whole offseason has been so much back-and-forth for me mentally,” he added. “Ultimately, this is the best decision for me, my family, and my career.”

Who is Jason McCourty?

Jason McCourty is a former American football cornerback. He played 13 NFL seasons. The 35-year-old was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round, 203rd overall, in the 2009 NFL Draft. He also played for the Cleveland Browns, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins.

McCourty played college football for Rutgers University. He finished his college career with 148 tackles, two interceptions, and 20 pass breakups. He also ended second in the Big East in kickoff returns as a senior.

In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans selected McCourty in the sixth round and 203rd overall. They signed McCourty for a four-year contract on June 23, 2009. He made his professional regular-season debut in the Tennessee Titans’ season opening against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished his rookie season in 2009 with 29 combined tackles in 15 games and three starts.

In May 2017, the Cleveland Browns signed McCourty to a two-year contract.

On March 15, 2018, the Cleveland Browns traded McCourty to the New England Patriots along with the 2018 seventh-round pick for New England’s 2018 sixth-round pick. He signed a two-year contract with the Patriots on March 13, 2019.

Jason is married to Melissa McCourty and the couple has three children.