Texans GM expects that Vince Wilfork is retiring
Vince Wilfork still has not made an official decision regarding his NFL future, but the Houston Texans are not expecting him to play next season.
Texans GM Rick Smith said on Friday that he does not expect Wilfork to play next season.
Rick Smith on Vince Wilfork: 'I have not talked to Vince since last season. Expectation is Vince is not playing.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 21, 2017
As recently as last month, Wilfork told the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson that he had not made a decision about his future
Vince Wilfork at Academy Sports on if he's made his decision on retirement 'Not at all. I'm in no rush'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 9, 2017
The 35-year-old defensive tackle played the past two seasons for the Texans after spending the previous 11 seasons with the Patriots. He recorded 21 tackles last season and 22 the year before.
Wilfork had said in January that he was leaning towards retirement.
