New England Patriots running back James White announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday.
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The 30-year-old was put on the Pats’ crippled list on July 21 with a hip injury after signing a two-year, $2.5 million contract in March. $. The running back has amassed 132 combined yards on offense in 2021.
A three-time Super Bowl winner, White scored the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LI overtime against the Atlanta Falcons, capping a surge as the team trailed 28-3 before scoring 31 unanswered points. In eight seasons, he had 2,633 yards and 20 touchdowns through the air, as well as 1,015 yards and 10 majors on the ground.