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Patriots' Super Bowl Hero Retires; ESPN Snubs McAfee
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April 3, 2026 | Edition #359 |
At eight or nine years old, a phase of life when most kids are nowhere close to figuring out their lives, a future Patriots star was already out on the field, running cone drills under his father’s watchful eyes. Although he never fully understood why, years later, that would eventually take shape of a Super Bowl ring, the defining moment of a 13-year career that would be etched into New England lore. That same man has now decided to call time on his career. Let's take a closer look at his story! |
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The Man Who Sealed Patriots' Super Bowl With a Clutch Interception Has Officially Retired |
Former Patriots star hung his cleats after spending 13 years in the NFL. |
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