The New England Patriots lost one of the cornerstones of the second dynasty last week: safety Patrick Chung took to social media to announce his retirement from football after 12 seasons and three Super Bowl wins. While the team did not officially make an announcement at the same time, it recognized Chung on Monday.
Along the way, head coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft released statements in his honor. The praise was universal for a player who played a key role in the team’s defense since getting selecting in the second round of the 2009 draft.