In a statement released on social media, White stated that it has been a “honor” representing his family, teammates and the people of New England as a Patriots. He also thanked his wife and children for the sacrifices they made that enabled him to play professional football:
My wife, Diana, especially. People do not fully appreciate the sacrifices that our significant others and families have to make to allow us to do everything to perform at such a high level, and Diana was there every step of the way.
White also called it a “tremendous blessing and honor” to play his entire career for one team:
After a four-year career at Wisconsin, where he left campus having rushed for over 4,000 yards and 45 touchdowns, White was drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft.