Vince Wilfork Becomes Free Agent, Pats Deny Option
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Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(FOXBOROUGH, Mass. ) — Veteran defensive end Vince Wilfork announced on Thursday that he will be a free agent when the new league year starts on Tuesday.
The Patriots decided not to pick up the option on Wilfork and was due a $4 million roster bonus on March 10.
“I’m in a good place,” Wilfork wrote in his statement. “I have a great relationship with the Patriots organization. Please know how blessed my family and I have been to be able to play 11 years in New England for an amazing organization. “
“New England has been and always will be my home,” Wilfork continued. “I will take my time, think things through, take into consideration many things, but mainly my family and see where life goes from there. …But regardless, remember, I will always remain a New Englander, a Patriot forever.”
Wilfork won two Super Bowl titles during his 11 years with New England.
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