RB James White retiring from NFL, says it was ‘an honor to represent’ New England Patriots

New England Patriots running back James White announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.

White, who re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year deal in the offsesaon, is on the team’s physically unable to perform list. He suffered a hip injury last September ended his season and required surgery.

White said in a statement posted to social media that, “it has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates and the people of New England as a Patriot!”

White, 30, has spent his entire eight-year career with the Patriots, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2014 draft out of Wisconsin.

His role as the pass-catching back in the Patriots’ offense has been vital, as he was selected to the franchise’s All-Dynasty and 2010s All-Decade Team.

He holds three Super Bowl records, all from the team’s Super Bowl LI win over the Atlanta Falcons: most receptions (14), most points scored (20) and most touchdowns (3).

A four-time team captain, the soft-spoken White set a career-high and franchise record by a running back for receptions (87) and receiving yards (751) in 2018.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss contributed to this report.