Professional football player with the New England Patriots, 2008-present.
LB taken in the first-round by the New England Patriots in 2008 out of Tennessee. NFL's defensive rookie of the year, and an All-Pro in 2010 and 2012.
Announced on Instagram he is retiring after posting that the New England Patriots declined his $11.4 million option for 2016, making him a free agent. [February 16, 2016].