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Dan Connolly: Retires From NFL
Connolly has decided to retire from the NFL, ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Connolly indicated he could have played another year or two, but multiple factors ultimately led to his decision to retire, with the "biggest factor" being health (he's suffered four concussions during his time as an NFL player). Famous for his 71-yard kickoff return against the Packers, the veteran showed versatility in playing left guard, center and right guard at various times with the Patriots. He will end his career a three-time AFC Champion and a Super Bowl champion (XLIX), spending most of his career with the Patriots after a brief stint with the Jaguars.
Connolly indicated he could have played another year or two, but multiple factors ultimately led to his decision to retire, with the "biggest factor" being health (he's suffered four concussions during his time as an NFL player). Famous for his 71-yard kickoff return against the Packers, the veteran showed versatility in playing left guard, center and right guard at various times with the Patriots. He will end his career a three-time AFC Champion and a Super Bowl champion (XLIX), spending most of his career with the Patriots after a brief stint with the Jaguars.