Patrick Chung Announced His Retirement After 11 Seasons In The NFL
New England Patriots longtime safety Patrick Chung has announced his retirement. Chung was a member of three Championship teams during his time in New England. Chung played 11 seasons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Chung struggled earlier in his career and left for the Eagles for one season back in 2013, but when he returned he was a much better player.
In his Instagram post, Chung said he was making his retirement announcement through tears, thanking Belichick for “teaching me life on and off the field.”
Chung, whose toughness, versatility and work ethic were often noted by Belichick, is the only player in NFL history to appear in the playoffs in each of his first 11 seasons. He was selected as a member of the Patriots’ 2010s All-Decade Team.
Patriot S Patrick Chung has announced his retirement via Instagram.
A solid, tough, versatile player for a long time.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 18, 2021