Patriots fullback Danny Vitale is opting out of the 2020 season, his agent Leigh Steinberg told USA Today.
Steinberg did not share additional details about the decision, though Vitale and his wife, Caley, recently welcomed a newborn baby.
Vitale, who signed a one-year deal with the Patriots in March, was set to replace veteran James Develin, who retired this offseason as a result of complications following his season-ending neck injury. Prior to joining the Patriots, Vitale played two seasons with the Cleveland Browns and two with the Green Bay Packers.