LeGarrette Blount announces his retirement

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Former NFL running back LeGarrette Blount has announced his retirement.

Blount, who last played in 2018, wrote on Instagram that he’s ready to say it’s over.

“I just want to inform y’all that I’m officially retiring,” Blount wrote. “I have thought long and hard about this decision, and I’ve talked to my closest family members and friends about this. We collectively agreed on this decision. It is in the best interest of me and my family.”

Blount then thanked five of the six NFL teams he played for at some point in his career, starting with the Titans (who signed him as an undrafted free agent but cut him before the start of the regular season) and including the Buccaneers, Patriots, Steelers and Eagles.

“All in all, I loved being a part of these organization and the people involved in them,” Blount wrote.

Blount did not mention his last team, the Lions.

The 33-year-old Blount, who won two Super Bowl rings with the Patriots and one with the Eagles, concluded with, “Now everyone can stop asking ‘are you done?’”

31 responses to “LeGarrette Blount announces his retirement

  1. The ultimate cling-on player unable or unwilling to help a team win but is there to collect the accolades. Not exactly an honorable college player either, one time slugging an opponent after a gm. Farewell and good riddance.

  2. Congrats to Blount. After his college incident, he was able to put together a solid career, a few rings, and became known as a guy everyone genuinely liked and respected. Proof positive that second chances are worth giving.

  3. As a Buccaneers fan I have fond memories of Blount’s time in Tampa. I wish him all the best.

  4. This Patriots fan salutes you for what you accomplished with us and the Eagles. Great job.

  5. I wouldn’t have mentioned the Lions either who were the worst team that he ever played for.

  6. Hey, he got three rings. Many players don’t even get one. Kudos to him for not letting that mistake in college (punching a player) derail his career.

  7. You must not watch much football. Dude played a big role in the Eagles winning their Super Bowl.

    grant35 says:
    The ultimate cling-on player unable or unwilling to help a team win but is there to collect the accolades.

  8. Blount won three super bowl rings, two with the Patriots. He was a major contributor.

    Five of the six Patriots super bowl victories featured a big back: Antoine Smith (2), Corey Dillion, and Blount (2) (and Burkhead provided that role in the 6th as a non-featured back).

    Fans remember the passing game but power running game, especially late in the season, when weather and injuries became more of a factor, was a key factor in the Patriots winning formula.

  9. Had a great right cross. I always wonder what that guy said to get punched. See he has his haters here.

  10. Blount is one of my all-time favorites NFL players. Brutal and tenacious, and in 2016 he scored 18 hard earned touchdowns for the Pats! Was so excited when he left the Buccaneers and joined New England. Was even happy for him snagging an extra ring with Philly. Also, don’t know too many clingy players that ever make the cover of Sports Illustrated. Happy retirement Blount, you will be missed.

  11. “he ultimate cling-on player unable or unwilling to help a team”

    Not sure but the other teams he played for but your post is absolutely clueless as far as the Pats are concerned. He worked hard and made significant contributions in the years he played in New England

  12. Surprised he mentioned Pittsburgh, after his exit there.
    Tomlin should have never cut him, but should have put him in the doghouse or suspenion.

  13. That player he punched in college was over there running his mouth after they won. What do you expect to happen? I dont think that would be welcomed in any sport, by any player. Blount crossed the line too, but can you blame him? Its funny to me how some people think they can run their mouth and nothing will happen. Reminds me of when viking fans rolled deep into philly for the 2017 nfc championship game and paraded throughout the town doing their skol clap and putting a jersey on the rocky statue. When they showed up to the game on Sunday, they were so shocked when philly fans threw beers at them and slapped them around. They cried about it for weeks. If you’re going to run your mouth, you should be ready to accept the consequences.

  14. Had a interesting career, I would say. He shouldve been a top of the class but went late after he slugged that defender. He was good for Tampa but showed his talents when Belichick picked him up for a Day 3 Pick and a track star. Went to Pitt, played behind Le’Veon and forced his release and then ended up back in NE. Overall good career, although he was not the smartest with his decisions. He was easily the best player at the position drafted in 2010.

    Other notables players were: CJ Spiller, Ryan Mathews, Jahvid Best, Dexter McCluster, Toby Gerhart, Ben Tate, Montario Hardesty, Joe McKnight. He and Chris Ivory were not selected and arguably had the best years of the entire class.

  15. In his two stints with the Patriots, you could tell the offensive line loved him. I can still picture him and the line keeping the pile moving forward gaining extra yards on many occasions. A hard runner, from all reports a great teammate, and a 3X champion. Congrats!

  16. “That player he punched in college was over there running his mouth after they won. What do you expect to happen? I dont think that would be welcomed in any sport, by any player.”
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    I didn’t like that sucker punch either, but I think everyone deserves a second chance except for people who commit capital crimes and such.

  17. Dude had a great career for sure. I’ll never forget that run as a rookie vs the Cardinals. If that goes for a TD we’re possibly talking about the greatest run ever. He’s on a long list of Bucs players that never should’ve been allowed to leave the organization. Congrats on a great career guy!

  18. Patriots, Bucs, and Eagles are where he thrived the most. The early days of hurdling defenders in Tampa, the Power runs and Special Teams Specialist in New England and the perfect tandem with him and Ajayi in Philly. Thanks for the memories Blount!

  19. touchback6 says:
    December 5, 2020 at 10:50 am
    Blount Force Trauma

    Far more a Patriot than a piddly mickey mouse Eagle
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    That’s funny because when asked what season and what championship was his favorite, he said it was easily Philadelphia. He said he enjoyed that season the most and that one meant the most to him and he also said his favorite coach to ever play for was duce Staley.

  20. bird2urmother says:
    December 5, 2020 at 12:09 pm
    touchback6 says:
    December 5, 2020 at 10:50 am
    Blount Force Trauma

    Far more a Patriot than a piddly mickey mouse Eagle
    ——–

    That’s funny because when asked what season and what championship was his favorite, he said it was easily Philadelphia. He said he enjoyed that season the most and that one meant the most to him and he also said his favorite coach to ever play for was duce Staley.

    —————-

    He just chirps. He never has facts.

  21. Another locker room malcontent belichick turned into a champion! He was a valuable peice of the championship puzzle with the Pat’s and then eagles.

  22. Eagles need to convince him to unretire and bring him back. Letting Blount get away was a terrible decision.

  23. Blount was one of my all time favorite players. Enjoy a well- earned retirement, big man.

  24. ” If you’re going to run your mouth, you should be ready to accept the consequences.”

    You do not get to put your hands on someone for saying something you don’t like. We learned this in kindergarten dude.

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