Dont’a Hightower isn’t ready to hang up his cleats.
The veteran New England Patriots linebacker plans to continue his playing career in the upcoming NFL season, according to a report Tuesday from NFL Media’s Mike Giardi.
It’s unclear, however, whether Hightower will remain in New England. He turns 32 next week and is set to hit unrestricted free agency, as are fellow Patriots linebackers Ja’Whaun Bentley and Jamie Collins. With New England lacking youth and speed at the second level this season, that position group could be poised for a full-scale overhaul in the coming days.