FOXBORO – It is always satisfying to see a New England Patriots great get a happy ending to a career, or at least a Foxboro tenure. Legendary players like Ty Law, Willie McGinest and Vince Wilfork all spent time on different teams after their time in New England, but returned in some capacity.
While linebacker Dont’a Hightower, who is a future shoo-in for the Patriots Hall of Fame, is still in limbo with the remainder for his NFL career, it is a disappointing situation for one of the greatest defensive players in Patriots history.
The three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler is yet to make a decision on his football future, but regardless of what he picks, it is disappointing to see such a legendary career seem to vanish into thin air.