Dont’a Hightower announces retirement from the NFL
Former Alabama Crimson Tide great, Dont’a Hightower, has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. Hightower spent the entirety of his career with the New England Patriots and was a three-time Super Bowl champion.
Along with the Super Bowl victories, Hightower is also a two-time Pro Bowler, a second-team All-Pro and a member of the New England Patriots All-Dynasty team. He also started as a true freshman for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide and was a two-time BCS national champion. It is difficult to find a player more accomplished than Hightower.
Hightower sat out the entirety of the 2022 season which lead to some speculation that he would likely retire, which was ultimately the final decision.
Breaking: Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower announced that he has retired from the NFL. pic.twitter.com/UoximywndZ
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 21, 2023
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