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Former Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse announces retirement from NFL

Former New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse is calling it a career.

The 29-year-old took to social media on Tuesday to announce his retirement from the NFL. In his statement, he thanked his friends, family, teammates, his agent, and the three organizations he played for during his seven-year career, including the Patriots.

"I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to those who have helped me follow my dream," LaCosse wrote. "I am saying goodbye to the game that I love, the game that I have sacrificed so much for and I want to truly say thank you to those who have sacrificed so much for me.