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James Develin Announces Retirement From The NFL Citing Health Concerns

New England Patriots fullback James Develin revealed over Instagram Monday he is retiring from the NFL after ten professional seasons.

Read Develin’s full statement in the link below.

A three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl selection in 2017, Devin made a name for himself after signing with the Patriots practice squad in 2012 and worked his way to a spot as the teams starting fullback in 2012.

Before joining the Patriots, Develin played college football at Brown with later stints in the now-defunct United Football League, the AFL 2, and Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.