Veteran defensive back and Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty is retiring from the NFL.
McCourty, who played with the Miami Dolphins in 2021, announced his retirement from the NFL in an Instagram post on Friday. McCourty had a 13-year NFL career, playing for the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots before his one-year stint in Miami. During his three-year run with the Patriots, McCourty was a teammate of his twin brother, Devin McCourty and was a starting cornerback during New England’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
McCourty made one of the biggest plays in that Super Bowl. The Patriots led 3-0 late in the third quarter but it seemed as though the Rams would go ahead when Jared Goff threw a pass to a seemingly wide open Brandin Cooks in the end zone. McCourty, though read the play perfectly, sprinted towards Cooks and broke the pass up just before the receiver could catch it.
Jason McCourty made one of the most underrated clutch plays in recent Super Bowl memory.
He came out of nowhere to break up this sure fire TD pass that would have given the Rams a lead in Super Bowl LIII.
Congrats on a great career. pic.twitter.com/qzpANQTT6A
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 15, 2022
The Rams did manage a game-tying field goal on that posession but didn’t score again for the rest of the game. New England scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to win the defensive struggle, 13-3.
McCourty made a big impression in the NFL. Following Friday’s announcement, many in the NFL world paid tribute to the longtime defensive back.
Thank you for the wonderful career Devin McCourty 🥰 pic.twitter.com/DjJsl4qMmv
— Boston Cream 🍩 (@itsbostoncream) July 15, 2022
https://twitter.com/PFF_Eric/status/1548043406538027010
Happy Retirement to Former #Dolphin Jason McCourty #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/qB7ZLA6UKu
— Bobby Shouse (@B_Shousejr) July 15, 2022
Here we go and congratulations to Jason McCourty. Just a down to earth, great person and solid player. Enjoy retirement. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/u45i62Sbb4
— Levan Reid (@LevanReid) July 15, 2022
Former #Browns CB Jason McCourty has retired.
Congrats on a great career! pic.twitter.com/Wuh7E8WkHW
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) July 15, 2022
As a Rutgers fan (I know, tragic) I’ve always loved the McCourty brothers as well as most alum from the school. Big shout out to Jason on a fantastic career👏 https://t.co/4KB1LLQm21
— Giants Alive (@GiantsAlive) July 15, 2022
Jason McCourty is one of the kindest humans I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Congrats to him on a wonderful career 🙏🏻 https://t.co/4z1Ibk4D4X
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) July 15, 2022
Jason McCourty has announced his NFL retirement.
-Was a 6th round pick in 2009 draft by #Titans.
-Spent eight seasons in Nashville (90 starts).
-Recorded 506 tackles, 13 interceptions & 73 passes defended.
-1st class on & off the field.
-Twin brother Devin plays for Patriots. pic.twitter.com/QOeQLt9Zhk— Titans247 (@NFL_Titans247) July 15, 2022
Jason McCourty announces retirement on Instagram.
Solid for #Titans for eight seasons after they picked him in the sixth round in 2009. A stand-up guy for a lot of bad and mediocre versions of the team. Total class.
Nothing but the best to you, Jason. @McCourtyTwins
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 15, 2022
One play doesn't define Jason McCourty's NFL career.
But his effort in making the most important play in the best defensive performance in Super Bowl history is indicative of the persistence and professionalism he showed for 13 years in the league. https://t.co/bRYQ4NXiGJ
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) July 15, 2022
His brother, Devin, even got in on the fun.
We’re in deep negotiations to make him my personal coach lol -Dmac https://t.co/ThkJWIL572
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) July 15, 2022
What’s particularly impressive about McCourty’s career is that he was a sixth-round pick. Players taken that late in the draft often don’t even make an NFL roster and if they do, it’s usually for a short period of time.
McCourty’s career lasted 13 seasons and it certainly made a lasting impact.
