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Vince Wilfork Signs Patriots Contract to Officially Retire with Franchise

Vince Wilfork signed a one-day contract with the New England Patriots to officially retire with the team for which he played his first 11 years in the NFL.

NBC Boston's Raul Martinez shared a video of Wilfork signing the contract and holding a Patriots jersey with team owner Robert Kraft:

Raul Martinez

Vince Wilfork signs a contract to be with the #Patriots for life. And Kraft gives him his old jersey. Very big hug too. @nbcboston https://t.co/phkinuNe18

2017-8-9 16:24:29

Wilfork announced his retirement Monday:

Vince Wilfork

Well y’all – it’s been a great run, but the time has come.