James White, Hero in Patriots’ Super Bowl Rally, Retires

New England Patriots' James White scores the winning touchdown during overtime of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. James White said Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, he is retiring from the NFL. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo

James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday.

White won three Super Bowls in eight seasons–all with the Patriots.