James White, hero in Patriots' Super Bowl rally, retires

FILE - New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty, left, running back James White, center, and defensive back Eric Rowe (25) laugh with a Super Bowl trophy during a rally Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Boston, to celebrate Sunday's 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. James White said Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, he is retiring from the NFL. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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

FILE - New England Patriots running back James White steps on the field at the start of an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. White, who set Super Bowl records and scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, said Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, he is retiring from the NFL. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FILE - New England Patriots' James White celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. White, who set Super Bowl records and scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, said Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, he is retiring from the NFL. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)