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Devin McCourty | Defensive Back

Team:	New England Patriots
Age / DOB:	(25) / 8/13/1987
Ht / Wt:	5'10' / 193
College:	Rutgers
Contract:	view contract details [x] 7/28/2010: Signed a five-year, $10 million contract. The deal contains $7.825 million guaranteed, including a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $3.38 million second-year option bonus. Another $1.54 million is available through a "likely to be earned" onetime escalator clause, and a fifth-year incentive can boost his 2014 salary by $3.2 million. McCourty is eligible for $50,000 annual workout bonuses in years two through through five. 2013: $650,000, 2014: $920,000, 2015: Free Agent
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The Boston Globe refers to FS Devin McCourty's shoulder surgery as "minor."

McCourty should be 100 percent ahead of camp. He'll be breaking in a new partner as hard-hitting Adrian Wilson steps in at strong safety. McCourty started all 16 games a year ago, recording 82 tackles, five interceptions and one forced fumble. Apr 9 - 10:15 AM

Source: Boston Globe

Devin McCourty's surgery was 'minor'
Apr 9 - 10:15 AM
Pats FS McCourty undergoes shoulder surgery
Mar 29 - 3:21 PM
Devin McCourty was Patriots' 2012 'iron man'
Jan 26 - 8:39 AM
Devin McCourty moved to cornerback in Week 16
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 08:30:00 PM

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Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Patriots FS Devin McCourty is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

"Multiple sources" tell ESPN Boston McCourty is still expected to be ready by training camp. McCourty played through a separated right shoulder in 2011, but started every game last year. The operation may have been a routine "cleanup" procedure to repair loose particles. McCourty, 25, has settled in as the Pats' free safety after beginning his career at cornerback. He finished 2012 with 82 tackles, five interceptions, and four fumbles forced.

Source: ESPN Boston

Mar 29 - 3:21 PM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Patriots FS Devin McCourty was the team's "iron man" in 2012, playing 98 percent of New England's defensive snaps and 52 percent on special teams.

All told, he played 1,329 snaps on defense and 256 on "teams." Plagued by inconsistency his first two NFL seasons at cornerback, McCourty was moved to free safety essentially full time for the final 12 games in 2012 and took off. His 10.1 passer rating allowed on throws into his coverage was the NFL's stingiest clip, per Pro Football Focus. He also has 14 interceptions through three seasons. The Pats have 25-year-old McCourty under contract cheaply through 2014.

Source: Boston Globe

Jan 26 - 8:39 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Devin McCourty was moved to cornerback in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

Aqib Talib (hip) still isn't completely healthy, and the Patriots are using a combination of McCourty, Steve Gregory, and Patrick Chung in their secondary. Prior to last week, McCourty had started eight straight games at free safety. Talib missed the entire second half against Jacksonville and may now be dealing with a setback.

Source: ESPN Boston

Mon, Dec 24, 2012 08:30:00 PM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Sources tell the Boston Globe that Devin McCourty will remain at safety for the rest of the season.

Aqib Talib is the Patriots' new No. 1 corner opposite rookie Alfonzo Dennard. McCourty did excel while playing roughly 20 percent of his snaps at safety last year and the Patriots have been trying to get him back there ever since. If he can pair with strong safety Patrick Chung (shoulder, day-to-day), the Pats would have themselves an upgrade at two positions. They are currently ranked 30th in the league against the pass.

Source: Boston Globe

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 10:35:00 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Devin McCourty has lined up "exclusively" at cornerback in Patriots camp, and "looks primed to stay there."

Injuries forced McCourty to play roughly 20 percent of his 2011 snaps at safety, but he should stick at his natural left cornerback this season. McCourty was one of the league's better cover corners in 2010, but was inconsistent amidst the chaos in the Pats' safety and cornerback corps last season.

Source: ESPN Boston

Mon, Aug 6, 2012 04:28:00 PM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss feels the signing of S James Ihedigbo confirms that the Patriots intend on keeping Devin McCourty at cornerback.

Used at safety on 20 percent of his 2011 snaps - likely only because of injuries at the position - McCourty figures to return to cornerback full-time after playing there exclusively during OTAs. New England is deeper at the safety position after adding Steve Gregory and Tavon Wilson.

Source: ESPN Boston

Sun, Jun 24, 2012 08:55:00 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Devin McCourty was exclusively used at cornerback during Patriots OTAs.

McCourty started at safety at the end of last season. He projects as New England's starting left corner. Steve Gregory and Patrick Chung currently project as the Patriots' starting safeties, though Tavon Wilson will push Gregory.

Source: ESPN Boston

Sun, May 27, 2012 08:32:00 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Patriots LCB Devin McCourty is still rehabbing the right shoulder injury that plagued him down the stretch in 2011.

The injury kept McCourty out of Weeks 11 and 12, but he returned to start the Pats' final seven games, including the playoffs. "It's doing better," he promised. "It's getting stronger, progressing." No surgery was disclosed, but McCourty clearly returned to play through pain. He projects as New England's starting left corner in 2012 after dabbling at safety late last year.

Source: Boston Herald

Mon, May 21, 2012 03:05:00 PM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss suspects Devin McCourty will be moved back to cornerback full-time in 2012.

Reiss believes McCourty's late-season move was more about the lack of adequate safety options as opposed to a statement on his optimal position. Assuming McCourty stays at corner and Ras-I Dowling (hip) returns to play effectively, free safety will be a more pressing need this offseason.

Source: ESPN Boston

Fri, Feb 10, 2012 11:18:00 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Devin McCourty doesn't know whether he'll be used at cornerback or safety in 2012.

McCourty was routinely burned this season as he struggled with press-man coverage. The Patriots played primarily zone in 2010. His struggles became so pronounced he was used at free safety in Weeks 16 and 17, where he notched his only two interceptions. Where McCourty is used in 2012 could depend on the health of 2011 second-round pick Ras-I Dowling.

Source: Boston Globe

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 11:34:00 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Devin McCourty started at free safety versus the Bills in Week 17.

McCourty spent the game patrolling center field while the corners played man coverage. The Boston Herald suggests McCourty "showed more than any safety not named Patrick Chung had shown all season," though it may have been just a one-game experiment as a "bandage."

Source: Boston Herald

Tue, Jan 3, 2012 03:43:00 PM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

Patriots CB Devin McCourty (shoulder) started Sunday's win over the Colts.

It was his first start since Week 10. The Patriots' pass defense is still ranked dead last in the league, but they have shown signs of rounding into form lately. Over the last four games, New England's defense is giving up a respectable 15.7 points per game. Of course, they've also played Tyler Palko's Chiefs, Dan Orlovsky's Colts, Vince Young's Eagles, and the Jets during that span.

Source: Boston Globe

Mon, Dec 5, 2011 09:33:00 AM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

CB Devin McCourty (shoulder) and SS Patrick Chung (foot) have been downgraded from 'questionable' to 'out' for Week 12 against the Eagles.

CB Antwaun Molden and SS Sterling Moore will start in their places, respectively. As the 32nd ranked pass defense before these injuries, the Pats will be the best matchup Vince Young and the Eagles have for the rest of the year.

Source: Patriots on Twitter

Sat, Nov 26, 2011 08:23:00 PM

Devin McCourty - DB - Patriots

NFL Network's Albert Breer reports Patriots LCB Devin McCourty (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game against the Chiefs.

McCourty was listed as doubtful after making a surprise return to practice on Saturday, but was never likely to suit up this evening after being given a 2-3 week return timetable following his Week 10 injury. His absence is obviously bad news for the Patriots' 32nd ranked pass defense, but won't be a crippling blow against a Chiefs team starting Tyler Palko at quarterback. McCourty is probably less than 50-50 to return in Week 12.

Source: Albert Breer on Twitter

Mon, Nov 21, 2011 12:31:00 PM

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Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Tom Brady
	2	Ryan Mallett
	3	Mike Kafka
RB	1	Stevan Ridley
	2	Shane Vereen
	3	Brandon Bolden
	4	LeGarrette Blount
	5	Leon Washington
GLB	1	Stevan Ridley
	2	Shane Vereen
3RB	1	Shane Vereen
	2	Stevan Ridley
FB	1	James Develin
	2	Ben Bartholomew
WR1	1	Danny Amendola
	2	Julian Edelman Sidelined ESPN Boston agrees with the Boston Herald that Patriots WR Julian Edelman is not a lock for a roster spot. The Patriots waited nearly a month before re-signing Edelman to a contract that includes no guaranteed money, while a setback with his troublesome foot has him questionable for the beginning of camp. Edelman's experience in the Patriots' system and special-teams prowess should give him a leg up on the likes of Donald Jones, Lavelle Hawkins and Michael Jenkins, but only if he's healthy. May 14
	3	Donald Jones
	4	Matt Slater
	5	T.J. Moe
WR2	1	Aaron Dobson
	2	Josh Boyce
	3	Michael Jenkins
	4	Lavelle Hawkins
	5	Kenbrell Thompkins
	6	Mark Harrison
WR3	1	Julian Edelman
TE	1	Rob Gronkowski Sidelined Profootballtalk.com reports the lingering infection has cleared from Rob Gronkowski's arm, and his new plate was installed during Monday's surgery. Gronkowski emerged from surgery Monday afternoon. The new plate will continue to hold together the fracture in his left forearm, which was surgically repaired four times because of complications due to the infection. Gronkowski is now expected to undergo back surgery in 3-4 weeks, the recovery timetable for which will last roughly ten weeks. He's still got a good chance to get in some late-training camp time, and be all systems go for Week 1 at Buffalo. May 20
	2	Aaron Hernandez Sidelined ESPN Boston reports that "word is" Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) can expect a four-month recovery period. Hernandez underwent a "minor scope" almost three weeks ago, and he is not expected to participate in OTAs or minicamp. It's possible he could even open training camp on the PUP list. There remains plenty of time for Hernandez to be ready for Week 1. The Patriots will likely bring him along slowly. Apr 21
	3	Michael Hoomanawanui
	4	Daniel Fells
	5	Jake Ballard Sidelined The Patriots still have "high hopes" for TE Jake Ballard (knee). Thanks to the injury woes of Rob Gronkowski (arm) and Aaron Hernandez (shoulder), Ballard's rehab has taken on a different context. If he can get on the field for the offseason program, he'll be the temporary No. 1 pass-catching tight end at practices. Ballard caught 38 passes for 604 yards and four touchdowns while with the Giants during the 2011 season. He sustained a torn left ACL during that year's Super Bowl. Apr 17
K	1	Stephen Gostkowski

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