On Thursday, New England Patriots defensive back Patrick Chung announced his retirement via Instagram with an emotional message.
“I’m in tears writing this but I’ve decided to hang up the cleats,” Chung wrote.
With the exception of one season in Philadelphia, Chung, 33, spent the majority of his career with the Patriots since the team drafted him in 2009. Until this past season, he was teammates with Tom Brady, who posted an Instagram story congratulating Chung on Thursday morning.
“What an incredible career,” Brady wrote. “It was an honor to be your teammate!!”
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) March 18, 2021
Chung and Brady won three titles together, claiming Super Bowls XLIX, LI, and LIII.