James Develin
36-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Calls it a career
Develin (neck) announced his decision to retire from the NFL on Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Develin's decision was likely informed by the serious neck injury that limited him to just two games in 2019, as he opts to hang up the cleats ahead of his age-32 season. The fullback began his NFL career on Cincinnati's practice squad for two years before earning the starting gig in New England, where he contributed to three Super Bowl wins from 2012 through 2019. In addition to playing a key role as a blocker across 83 games with the team, Develin additionally accumulated five touchdowns and 31 receptions as a versatile, though seldom utilized, weapon out of the backfield.
Develin's decision was likely informed by the serious neck injury that limited him to just two games in 2019, as he opts to hang up the cleats ahead of his age-32 season. The fullback began his NFL career on Cincinnati's practice squad for two years before earning the starting gig in New England, where he contributed to three Super Bowl wins from 2012 through 2019. In addition to playing a key role as a blocker across 83 games with the team, Develin additionally accumulated five touchdowns and 31 receptions as a versatile, though seldom utilized, weapon out of the backfield.
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Develin finished the 2018 campaign with six carries for eight yards and four rushing TDs to go along with 12 catches on 17 targets for 61 yards in 16 games. In his role as the Patriots' starting fullback, Develin makes most of his impact as a blocker, but his occasional TDs last season put him on the fantasy radar in ultra-deep formats. Develin remains under contract with New England through the 2020 campaign, setting the stage for him to make random trips to the end zone once again in 2019.
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Won't return this season
Develin (neck) will not return from injured reserve for the Patriots this season, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Hits injured reserve
The Patriots placed Develin (neck) on injured reserve Monday, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports.
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Out for Week 3
Develin (neck) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Nick Underhill of The Athletic reports.
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Not practicing Wednesday
Develin (neck) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Andrew Callahan of MassLive reports.
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Earns first touches of season
Develin ran twice for three total yards during Sunday's 43-0 win over Miami.
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