New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty is clarifying his comments regarding former teammate Tom Brady.
The veteran safety said that he would return for another season if Brady returned to New England in 2023. Those comments had some wondering if McCourty had already made up in his mind to retire, and Brady returning was the only thing that might potentially change it.
However, according to McCourty, that isn’t the case at all.
During an appearance on NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Talk Podcast with Tom E. Curran, McCourty claimed he was joking.
“I’m not sure yet, man,” McCourty said, when asked about his future plans.