Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi retires after 13 years (AP)

August 31st, 2009

In this Feb. 1, 2004 photo, New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi hugs the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. According to reports from The Associated Press, Bruschi will announce his retirement at a news conference Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. A person familiar with Bruschi's decision spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. The team declined to comment Sunday night.  (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - Tedy Bruschi retired Monday after a 13-year NFL career in which he won three Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and made a gallant return from a stroke.