With Vince Wilfork set to join the ranks of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, coach Bill Belichick released a glowing statement about the team’s retired star defensive tackle.
“Vince exemplified all the things that define football greatness. Vince’s rare physical ability was obvious, but it was his professional approach to the game, his competitiveness, toughness and dedication to the team that set him, and several of his teams, apart. Vince Wilfork is an all-time great player,” Belichick wrote in Wednesday’s statement.
Wilfork recorded 560 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, 16 sacks and 38 QB hits in 189 games played over 13 seasons. He finished his career with five Pro Bowl nods and two Super Bowl wins.
