The New England Patriots are bringing back a key member of their defense next season in Jason McCourty, and that may also give them a better chance of retaining one of their defensive captains.
The Patriots are planning to pick up the $4 million team option on McCourty’s contract for 2020, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. McCourty’s twin brother, Patriots safety Devin McCourty, is also scheduled to become a free agent. Obviously, Jason’s return could make Devin more likely to re-sign with New England.
While Devin McCourty will have plenty of options and has told me he’s open to leaving for the right situation, picking up the option for his brother Jason should help the #Patriots chances. https://t.co/JDji9UBd1K
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2020
The Patriots signed Jason McCourty in 2018, and he played a key role on their championship team that year. Devin has been with New England since they drafted him in the first round back in 2010. The two have obviously enjoyed playing together and spoken on numerous occasions about how great it has been for their family.
Devin McCourty hinted that he could be contemplating retirement not too long ago, but he has since changed course. There’s a good chance both McCourty twins will be back with the Patriots in 2020.
