FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Saying he experienced "the ultimate dream come true", former New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins told ESPN on Friday that he's retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons.
"It hasn't hit me yet, but I'm officially retired," Collins said in an interview. "It was wonderful and something I never thought I'd be a part of. Made a lot of great relationships. Had a ton of fun. Now it's time to relax and be with my family."
Collins, 33, had three different stints with the Patriots, starting when the team selected him in the second round of the 2013 draft out of Southern Mississippi.