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Patriots’ Devin McCourty not retiring after 2020 season: ‘I plan on playing next year’

Devin McCourty is one of the most decorated players in New England Patriots history. With a long list of accolades under his belt and strong prospects for TV work post-football, few could blame the 33-year-old safety from walking away from the NFL.

But on Thursday, the Patriots co-captain told WEEI’s Greg Hill Show that he is planning to return to the NFL for another season in 2021.

“I’m still enjoying football. I plan on playing next year,” McCourty said, as transcribed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “Just trying to finish out these two games the best way I can, and then when the offseason hits, evaluate and all that stuff.