Two of the most important wide receivers from the New England Patriots' last three Super Bowl-winning teams have retired over the last year-and-a-half.
Julian Edelman announced his retirement in April of 2021. Earlier this week, Danny Amendola revealed he was retiring from the NFL.
Belichick gives Amendola special praise after wide receiver's retirement
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Amendola played with the Patriots from 2013 through 2017 and won two Super Bowl titles (XLIX and LI) in New England. Like Edelman, Amendola was a clutch postseason performer and made several crucial plays during the Dynasty 2.0 era.
Whether it was dressing up as police officers, hanging out at the Kentucky Derby or connecting on a trick-play touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in an iconic Patriots playoff win, the Edelman-Amendola duo has enjoyed its share of memorable moments.
Edelman paid tribute to Amendola's impressive career with a video posted to his social media channels Tuesday afternoon.
Check it out below:
Amendola could follow Edelman into a broadcasting career post-football. It's worked out quite well for Edelman.