Danny Amendola retired following the 2021 season, wrapping a 14-year career. He will now be one of many former Patriots joining Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas.
Former wide receiver Danny Amendola won two Super Bowls playing under then-offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in New England, and now he’s reuniting with his former coach in Las Vegas.
In the end, both the Chiefs and Eagles had to deal with treacherous field conditions equally that fateful Sunday night. Nevertheless, Philadelphia fans may be left wondering what could have been had the Eagles' top defensive stars not been playing on such a slippery surface with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the line.
The slot receiving standout spent five years in New England, winning a pair of Super Bowls. As Tom Brady and the Buccaneers struggle through the 2022 season, it doesn’t appear as if the legendary quarterback’s most noteworthy former teammates are set to come to his aid.
After 13 years and five teams in the NFL, wide receiver Danny Amendola has retired. “It was better than I could have ever imagined,” Amendola said about his career to Adam Schefter.
The 36-year-old reportedly had offers coming in from multiple teams this offseason, but decided it is time to pursue other career interests.
The former undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech certainly made an impact beyond his draft position with a lasting career of NFL football.
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans made several roster changes throughout the 2021 season, and one word could best describe general manager Nick Caserio's motive behind a few decisions — culture.
- Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola has seen plenty of quarterback-wide receiver combinations. He's been part of that tandem with the New England Patriots as one of the go-to's for seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. It didn't take long for him to see the growth of rookie quarterback Davis Mills and wide receiver Nico Collins.
Danny Amendola nearly began the season without a job. He endured a strained hamstring, a torn meniscus that required arthroscopic knee surgery and a bout with the coronavirus.
The Texans placed safety A.J. Moore on the COVID-19 reserve list on Dec. 15. He remained there until Thursday when the team activated Moore back to the active roster.
HOUSTON – Houston Texans veteran receiver Danny Amendola is inactive Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. He was activated Saturday from injured reserve-designated for return after returning to practice this week.
The Texans placed receiver Danny Amendola on injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. Amendola injured his knee in Sunday’s loss to the Jets and underwent arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus, Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790 reports.
Dorsett, 28, has played in just three games over the past two seasons and has one reception in that span. The Jags and Seahawks cut him earlier this year.
With Amendola closing out his age-36 season, the prospect of him suiting up for a another NFL game is now in doubt.
Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola is going to be out of the lineup for a while. Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 reports that Amendola had arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee this week.
- The Houston Texans are all about "meat-and-potatoes'' moves ... and those are ongoing. ... Updated by the minute, our Texans Tracker will keep you up to date with everything happening at NRG Stadium.
GLENDALE, Arizona -- Houston Texans veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola is proclaiming that he's back from a strained hamstring, an injury that prevented him from playing for the past four games.
Amendola hurt his hamstring in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
- Danny Amendola has hit the turf running since joining the Houston Texans a week ago, displaying the familiarity of a portion of the playbook and the well-practiced muscle memory to perform at a high level.
- When Danny Amendola breaks the huddle Sunday and sets his cleats at the slot position, he’ll be returning to familiar territory. The Woodlands graduate,
Danny Amendola has found his next gig. After working out for the Texans earlier today, the veteran wideout is signing with the organization.
Detroit Lions receiver Danny Amendola was busted for taking a pot shot at Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King during Sunday’s game, and it hurt his team.
Official:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 9, 2018
Joe Flacco: Out
Sammy Watkins: Out
T.Y. Hilton: In
Isaiah Crowell: In
Keke Coutee: Out
Matt Bryant: In
Eric Berry: Out
Josh Doctson: In
Danny Amendola: In
Robby Anderson: In
Denzel Ward: Out
Danny Amendola looks perfectly fine. #MiamiDolphins
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 7, 2018
Danny Amendola is practicing again today. He’s on pace to play against the Patriots.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) December 6, 2018
Danny Amendola was, once again, a superhero for the New England Patriots in a huge game Sunday. His two touchdown receptions in the fourth quarter, not to mention a few other huge plays, helped the Pats take down the Jacksonville Jaguars and advance to Super Bowl LII.
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