Lawrence Guy enjoyed a 14-year career in the NFL, but the former defensive end had most of his success over a seven-year run with the New England Patriots. He didn't finish his career in New England, but Guy signed a one-day contract with the team on Friday so he could officially retire as a Patriot.

Guy's wife, four children, and his parents were on hand at Gillette Stadium for Friday's ceremony, which he called a "full circle" moment. As a seventh-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2011, Guy recalls being told "we'll see how it works" at the start of his career.

Many told him he'd be lucky to last seven seasons in the NFL, but Guy doubled that. He spent his first year in the league on various practice squads and then bounced between the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, and B

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