Former Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich announced his NFL retirement
"The time has come for me to serve the universe in other ways."
Chase Winovich retires: Former Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich announced that he is retiring from his NFL playing career in a message the 28-year-old posted Tuesday night on social media.
“The time has come for me to serve the universe in other ways,” Winovich wrote in his message.
Drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, he played three seasons in New England, leading the team in sacks his rookie season with 5.5 in 16 games.
In 2022, he was traded to the Browns for linebacker Mack Wilson. After Cleveland, he had short stints with the Texans and Dolphins in 2023 prior to announcing his retirement.
“I consider myself beyond blessed and deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to play the game I love in front of so many and on some of the world’s biggest stages,” said Winovich.
“To quote my friend Matthew Slater, ‘We all owe football something,’ and that I certainly do.”
Adding that “the journey has just begun,” Winovich said he planned to share more about his future soon.
Trivia: The Patriots acquired the third round pick that was used to select Winovich from Seattle as part of a deal that sent a second-round pick back in exchange. Who did the Seahawks use that pick on?
(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: Wide receiver from the 2019 draft.
Scores and schedule:
The Bruins defeated Chicago 3-0 on Tuesday to improve to 6-0-0 on the season.
During the game, Matthew Poitras scored another nice goal:
Tonight, the Celtics begin the regular season in New York in a matchup against the Knicks at 7 p.m.
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Will Chris Russo retire? The longtime radio host (and occasional television pundit) claimed he would “retire on the spot” if the Phillies lost Game 6 and 7 of the NLCS at home.
Well, the Diamondbacks didn’t forget about Russo’s promise after Arizona stunned the baseball world by winning two in a row in Philadelphia to advance to the World Series.
Patriots players comparing Buzz Lightyears: As multiple players attended a Halloween event dressed as Buzz Lightyear, the obvious question was who wore it better?
On this day: In 2009, the Patriots defeated the Bucs 35-7 in the team’s first ever international regular season game. Played at Wembley Stadium in front of 84,000 fans, Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes and Wes Welker totaled 10 catches for 107 yards (hauling in one of Brady’s touchdowns).
Daily highlight: Paul Cotter sliced up the Philadelphia defense before scoring to cap a fantastic move.
Trivia answer: D.K. Metcalf
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