Vince Wilfork: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on DT's Possible Retirement

After 13 NFL seasons, Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork is considering retirement.

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Wilfork Comments on Retirement

Saturday, Jan. 28

When asked if he's decided to retire, Wilfork said, "I think I have," per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Wilfork added he hasn't submitted the official paperwork and will likely officially retire in a few weeks. "Right now, I'm not retired," Wilfork added, per Wilson. "Can't give you 100 percent.

"I'll take my time and think about it," Wilfork said, per Wilson, after the Texans' playoff loss to the New England Patriots on Jan 14.

"I think I have played my last NFL football game," Wilfork said, per Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald.

On Jan. 10, Wilfork said, "It's tough to walk away from something you love," per Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.

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Wilfork Closing Out Stellar Career

The 35-year-old veteran has spent the past two seasons with the Texans after playing 11 seasons with the New England Patriots.

Wilfork made five Pro Bowls during his time in New England and won two Super Bowls as the nucleus of what was often an underrated defense.

While the former first-round pick out of Miami (Fla.) has played somewhat of a lesser role in Houston, he started 15 games during the regular season and ended the campaign with 21 tackles.

The Texans defense ranked first in the NFL in total yardage allowed in the regular season even without the presence of three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, and Wilfork's run-stuffing ability was a significant factor.

Wilfork remains a useful niche player, though, and he doesn't appear ready to fully commit to retirement yet.

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