Patriot running backwards James White He did not train with the team during training camp this summer and will not be on the field anytime in the future either.
white announced his retirement In a post on Twitter on Thursday. White thanked his family, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, head coach Bill Belichick, teammates and others for the role they played in helping him achieve his NFL goals.
White was a fourth-round pick in 2014 and played in only three games as a starter before taking on a more important role in his second season. He was a frequent target of Tom Brady in the passing game and put in an unforgettable performance to help the team come back to beat the Falcons in Super Bowl LI. White ran for a touchdown to equalize the game late in the fourth quarter and then ran for another one to win it in overtime. He also had 14 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown.
A thigh injury ended the 2021 season after three games and problems with the hip persisted, leaving White inactive in training this summer.
White ends his career with 319 catches for 1,278 yards and 11 touchdowns and 381 catches for 3,278 yards and 15 touchdowns in the regular season. He had eight touchdowns in 12 post-season outings and won another Super Bowl episode in Super Bowl LIII.
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