New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty announced he would be returning for a 13th season under Bill Belichick. McCourty posted a video on Twitter with his kids saying he’s going to play for the Patriots.
Moments later, multiple NFL insiders reported the terms of his deal: a one-year, $9 million contract with New England. He was slated to enter free agency in the coming week, but the Patriot clearly made it a priority to extend his contract.
McCourty has been with the Patriots for his entire career with Belichick drafting the safety at 27th overall out of Rutgers. The team drafted McCourty as a cornerback, a position which he played for one season. When he struggled at that spot in Year 2, he moved to safety, where he has received two Pro Bowl nods and won three Super Bowls.
