Former New England Patriots second-round cornerback Joejuan Williams is ending any attempt at playing in the NFL again.
Williams announced Friday night on Instagram he is officially retiring from playing football.
“At five years old, I said I’ll be in the NFL. You accomplished your dream J,” Joejuan Williams wrote on Instagram. “Now it’s time to help others accomplish theirs. Thank you God for blessing me with this ability. And thank you football for changing my life forever.”
Williams delivered his retirement message as a caption to a picture of himself on the field in a Patriots uniform.
“I came from nothing. This game transformed my life, gave me purpose, discipline, memories, relationships, and experiences I’ll carry forever. Thank you to every coach that worked with me, every teammate I shared the field with, and the support from my family, friends and fans.”
Williams played a majority of his NFL career with the Patriots. From 2019-21, he appeared in 36 contests for the team.
The cornerback also played for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings during his career. He most recently was on an NFL roster with the New Orleans Saints toward the end of the 2024 campaign.
Ex-Patriots 2nd Rounder Announces Retirement With Strong Message