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Patriots LT Matt Light retiring
Patriots left tackle Matt Light is retiring from football after eleven rock solid seasons as a starter in the NFL.
ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio first reported the news and a league source has confirmed it to NFL Network. Light's possible retirement has been a source of much speculation since the end of the season, with Light not commenting publicly.
The Patriots are expected to move Nate Solder to left tackle, with second-year pro Marcus Cannon at right tackle until Sebastian Vollmer can prove himself healthy. New pickup Robert Gallery will provide depth at guard, while starter Brian Waters could wind up getting some of the money that the Patriots will save with Light coming off the books.
Light made three Pro Bowls in his career and was a first-team All Pro in 2007. He started five Super Bowls and won three titles.
He's definitely walking away on his own terms, playing quite well in his final game against the Giants. His dancing after the game was somewhat less successful.
Patriots left tackle Matt Light is retiring from football after eleven rock solid seasons as a starter in the NFL.
ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio first reported the news and a league source has confirmed it to NFL Network. Light's possible retirement has been a source of much speculation since the end of the season, with Light not commenting publicly.
The Patriots are expected to move Nate Solder to left tackle, with second-year pro Marcus Cannon at right tackle until Sebastian Vollmer can prove himself healthy. New pickup Robert Gallery will provide depth at guard, while starter Brian Waters could wind up getting some of the money that the Patriots will save with Light coming off the books.
Light made three Pro Bowls in his career and was a first-team All Pro in 2007. He started five Super Bowls and won three titles.
He's definitely walking away on his own terms, playing quite well in his final game against the Giants. His dancing after the game was somewhat less successful.
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