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Patriots pay homage to retiring 3-time Super Bowl champion James White

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —

Three-time Super Bowl champion James White is receiving incredible support from the New England Patriots as he enters his retirement from the NFL.

The Patriots hosted a retirement news conference for White on Tuesday, five days after the running back announced his retirement on social media. Team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick praised White for his work on and off the field.

"I'm extremely grateful to play for such a great organization, great owner, great coach for eight years," White said. "This is a special place.