FOXBOROUGH - Lawrence Guy’s NFL journey saw him play for six different teams. On Friday, he signed a ceremonial one-day contract to officially retire as a New England Patriot.
Guy, a defensive tackle, was with the Patriots from 2017-23. He was part of the team’s last Super Bowl win 2018.
“I want to thank the Patriots organization and (Robert Kraft), it’s a full circle moment,” Guy said. “I wanted to retire in New England because New England was my home. It’s a blessing that I get to be here to do this.”
Eliot Wolf, the executive vice president of player personnel, introduced Guy in the informal ceremony, which was held in the media workroom at Gillette Stadium.
Wolf described Guy as a “pillar in the locker room and a champion in the community.”
The Arizona State alum, now 35, was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2011 draft. Wolf recalled being with the Packers when Guy was drafted.
His 14-season NFL run had Guy making stops in Green Bay, Indianapolis, San Diego, Baltimore, New England and Cincinnati.
After signing with the Patriots in 2017, he became a foundational piece in Bill Belichick’s defense, and was a team captain.
A member of the Patriots All-2010s Team, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound defensive lineman finished his career with 507 tackles and 17 sacks.
In 2021, Guy received the Ron Burton Community Service Award for his outstanding work in the community. He was also New England’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2022.
He and his wife Andrea have been known for their community work operating the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation.
“He was a team player. Any time any of the guys didn’t have family out here, he made sure to invite them to his home, and treat them as family” Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai said prior to the ceremony. “I’ve always had the utmost respect for him for that, and for everything he’s done on the field and in the community. I know he helped a lot of people. I’m glad I was able to have him as a teammate.”
Guy will be on hand for Sunday’s game with the Cleveland Browns. He will be the “keeper of the lighthouse” ringing the fog bell to kick off the game.
“I’ve been on different teams. There’s no other organization similar to the organization that is here,” Guy said. “They’re going to help you and grow you, and that’s on the field, and off the field.”
During the ceremony, Guy was joined by his wife, his parents, and four children.
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