New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty (32) Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots owner Robert Kraft gives Devin McCourty special gift ahead of 200th NFL start

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft found a picture-perfect way to celebrate a big milestone for safety Devin McCourty. 

McCourty notched his 199th start on Thanksgiving against the Minnesota Vikings. He'll make that 200 on Thursday vs. the division-rival Bills barring a setback, continuing his run as an all-time member of the New England defense. 

Kraft decided to make a collage of McCourty, using images from each game he's played, and presented it to the safety. 

For what McCourty has meant to the Patriots over the past 12 seasons, Kraft's gesture was a really neat way for the franchise to express its appreciation. 

McCourty has been part of three Super Bowl-winning teams and has earned two Pro Bowl nods over the course of his career. 

He's only missed five games throughout his tenure as a Patriot. 

After signing a one-year deal to return to New England in March, this could be the 35-year-old's last season in Foxborough.  

If it is, the Patriots surely will have more special ways to recognize what McCourty has meant to the team. For now, a picture is worth a thousand words — and 200 starts. 

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