The New England Patriots are facing plenty of questions heading towards free agency, but it appears some of them are getting answered. A growing number of veterans, for example, are planning to continue their careers.
After safety Devin McCourty and running back James White already committed to keep playing earlier during the offseason, linebacker Dont’a Hightower and special teamer Matthew Slater joined them on the list, according to NFL Network’s Mike Giardi.
Hightower, who will turn 32 on March 12, has been with the Patriots since 2012. A three-time Super Bowl winner and cornerstone of the organization’s Dynasty 2.