Bill Belichick surprised Patriots fans on Saturday by announcing that the 2021 NFL Draft was director of football research Ernie Adams’s final one with the team.
On Monday, Adams made his retirement official in a statement to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
“The last 21 seasons with the New England Patriots have been extraordinary for me,” Adams wrote. “I am fortunate to have been part of a team along with Bill Belichick, outstanding colleagues, patient owners, and a lot of great players. It is time for me to stop working and join the many wonderful fans who have been with us for this run.