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Former Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins announces retirement from the NFL

Even though he also spent time in Cleveland and Detroit, Jamie Collins will forever be associated with the New England Patriots. Now, the 33-year-old linebacker has called it a career.

Collins told ESPN on Friday that he would step away from the game after 10 seasons and a combined 134 regular season and playoff games.

“It hasn’t hit me yet, but I’m officially retired,” Collins said. “It was wonderful and something I never thought I’d be a part of. Made a lot of great relationships. Had a ton of fun. Now it’s time to relax and be with my family.