DAVID PATTEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver David Patten called it a career on Saturday. The 35-year-old, who did not play in 2009, was attempting a comeback this season, but called it quits shortly into training camp. He was thought to be a longshot to make the roster and cut his losses early on. Patriots coach [...]

You read about the surprise retirement of Patriots veteran WR David Patten, read about it again, then read some more. Now, watch Patten explain what led to his decision:

David Patten Press Conference, screen capture by Jamie Pacheco Wide receiver David Patten, a veteran from the Patriots’ Super Bowl years who recently re-signed with the team, has announced his retirement after 13 years of professional football. Patten said that physically he felt that he could still compete but was not 100% into it mentally, so he knew it was time to retire...

David Patten, who announced his retirement today, may have only been with the Patriots for five months during his second go-round with the team, but in that time, he left an impression, particularly with the younger receivers. Here’s what a few of them had to say about the veteran, who called it quits this morning after a 12-year career: Julian Edelman: ”He was there...

New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten announced earlier this morning that he is retiring from football. Patten, 35, a veteran of twelve seasons has decided to hang up the cleats after signing with the Patriots earlier this year. Patten was out of football in 2009. This was to be his second stint with the Patriots, having played here from 2001-2004, Patten was a key contributor...

Patriots wide receiver David Patten retired from football on Saturday.

Patriots receiver David Patten walked to the podium, took a deep breath, and announced that he was walking away from the game of football. In his 13th season, the 35-year old wasn’t doing so for health reasons. He was just ready to move on. “I’m healthy, and I still feel like I want to walk away,” Patten said in an emotional news conference that saw him get...

Patriots training camp started with the surprise retirement of wide receiver David Patten.Out of football last year, Patten tried to re-charge his career this offseason with New England, but training camp proved to be too much for him.Patten was a...

At age 35, David Patten thought he was  likely done playing football. But after a year off to heal injuries, and watching what teams were using for receivers, he figured he still had some use in the NFL, but more specifically, with the Patriots. After all, he new their system, new their quarterback, and had won three Super Bowls there. Why not give them a call, and at least give...

Yeah, the final score really doesn’t matter does it? When I saw the ’starters’ step on the field I figured the points in this one were about as valuable as on Whose Line Is It Anyway? So did we learn anything from this game? Sure. We learned that David Patten isn’t in the Browns plans for [...]