Veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola has called time on his career, retiring after 13 seasons in the NFL.
The 36-year-old’s final season ended up being the 2021 campaign with the Houston Texans in which he played only eight games.
He will be most remembered for his time in Boston with the New England Patriots where he was a trusted slot receiver for Tom Brady from 2013 through 2017, playing in three Super Bowls and Link Alternatif Mantap168 winning two.
Veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola has called time on his career after 13 years in the NFL
Amendola’s agent Erik Burkhardt confirmed the news on social media on Monday night.
Burkhardt posted: ‘Beyond proud of my brother @DannyAmendola on an incredible football career.
‘He battled thru the lowest NFL lows (cut several times early in his career) & reached the highest of highs.
‘His respect in the League is unprecedented.Career pt. 2 will be even better…’
Amendola’s agent confirmed the news on social media, claiming he was ‘beyond proud’
After going undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2008, Amendola went on to play for the then-St.Louis Rams (2009-12), New England Patriots (2013-17), Miami Dolphins (2018), Detroit Lions (2019-20) and Houston Texans (2021).
He won two Super Bowls with the Patriots and caught Brady’s 400th career touchdown pass in 2015.
In 163 career games (76 starts), Amendola hauled in 617 catches for 6,212 yards and 24 touchdowns.
He added six touchdowns across 13 playoff games, including one touchdown in each of the two Super Bowl victories he was a part of (XLIX, LI).
The 36-year-old veteran won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots (XLIX, LI)
He also hauled in eight catches for 152 yards in the Patriots’ Super Bowl LII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Amendola also served as a kick and punt returner throughout his career and tossed two touchdown passes on gadget plays.
He was a free agent this offseason after completing a one-year contract with the Texans.
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ESPN reported that multiple teams had called him, but that he is looking into entering the broadcasting ranks instead.
Amendola has spent time recently with Brady, Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski filming 80 for Brady and can now unwind by joining Gronkowski and Edelman in retirement.