New England Patriots Veteran Guard Stephen Neal Announces Retirement

March 3, 2011   ·   Tony Santorsa   ·   Jump to comments

New England Patriots offensive linemen Stephen Neal announced his retirement Wednesday. 
The Patriots starting right guard pondered on retirement last season, and finally made his decision this year to hang up the cleats. 
After Neal decided to remain on New England's roster last season, he signed a two-year contract and was set to make $3 million next season. 
Neal played in eight games for the Patriots this season, and suffered a shoulder injury which resulted in being placed on injured reserve. Dan Connolly filled in for Neal during his absence and be the projected starter entering next season. 
After a 10-year NFL career, Neal is a three-time Super Bowl Champion, and not to mention a former national wrestling champion at the collegiate level.
 
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