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.