Patriots Player Departure WR Tre Nixon Retires

[jmt57]

Patriots Receiver Tre Nixon Announces Retirement
Drafted in the seventh-round of the 2021 NFL Draft, receiver Tre Nixon spent the past three seasons as a member of the New England Patriots.

While attempting to break up a pass from quarterback Bailey Zappe late in the second quarter of New England’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers last preseason, Packers safety Anthony Johnson landed on Nixon, who had extend beyond triple coverage in order to secure the catch. He remained on the field in visible pain for several minutes while holding his right shoulder. After being briefly examined by the training staff, Nixon left the field for further evaluation. He did not return to the game, with his status for the week remaining uncertain.​

Nixon was soon thereafter waived/injured by the Patriots. After clearing waivers, he reverted to the Patriots injured reserve list, thus ending his season. The Viera, Florida native was not tendered as an exclusive right free agent during the offseason. ​

Despite being overshadowed by several of the Patriots pass-catchers throughout his tenure with the club, Nixon will always be well-aware of the place he will always hold in the franchise’s folklore. Having been drafted by the Pats in the seventh-round of the 2021 NFL Draft (242nd overall), he has the distinction of being Ernie Adams’ final draft selection in the Patriots organization.​

Nixon finishes his pro career having caught four passes for 24 yards through 60 offensive snaps during his final preseason with New England in 2023.​

 

[WinstonSmith]

At his retirement press conference he said the following and abruptly left:

"You don't have Nixon to kick around any more, because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference."

 

[Clonamery]

At his retirement press conference he said the following and abruptly left:

"You don't have Nixon to kick around any more, because, gentlemen, this is my only press conference."

Fixed it.

 

[Fuzz]

I hope this wasn't caused by that injury. Looked really bad on TV.

 

[mgteich]

And now we have only 12 WR's, 9 of whom have some thinking that they have a shot at the 53 man rroster.
Bourne, Osborn, Douglas, Polk, Baker
Schuster, Thornton, Reagor, Boutte

To be clear, Bourne could be on PUP or IR and TWO of the others could make the roster.

 

[Wozzy]

Guy was great at getting open and creating separation... he just couldn't catch.

 

[Brotherblues]

Who's going to fill his shoes as a minicamp first ballot hall of famer?

 

[PatsFan2]

And now we have only 12 WR's, 9 of whom have some thinking that they have a shot at the 53 man rroster.
Bourne, Osborn, Douglas, Polk, Baker
Schuster, Thornton, Reagor, Boutte

To be clear, Bourne could be on PUP or IR and TWO of the others could make the roster.

Would be nice if Reagor puts it all together and live up to his First Round billing.

 

[TheRainMaker]

He’s in the Hall of Fame for posters propping him for absolutely no reason.

 

[h0c2000]

How will the Pats ever replace his production?

 

[IcyPatriot]

Ciao! 3-cone Tre.

 

[203Pat]

I remember when he was picked there was some talk about how he was Ernie Adam's pick or something like that and I now always associate the two of them.

 

[Fuzz]

I remember when he was picked there was some talk about how he was Ernie Adam's pick or something like that and I now always associate the two of them.

He was Ernie's last ever pick.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Would be nice if Reagor puts it all together and live up to his First Round billing.

He can't catch. Bad hands. That never changes.

 

[farn]

I’m also retiring from the NFL. Since we have similar games played and stats - I figure I might as well make it official.

 

[Clonamery]

I’m also retiring from the NFL. Since we have similar games played and stats - I figure I might as well make it official.

And you weren't drafted either. Congrats.

 

[UrbanCowboy]

Maybe julian edelman gave us too much hope? We keep hoping someone is going to come out of nowhere and be awesome [see Malik Cunningham as most recent exhibit]

 

[captain stone]

Tricky Tre announcing his retirement reminds me of that old country/western standard, How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away?

Thanks Ernie.

 

[rkarp1]

Guy was great at getting open and creating separation... he just couldn't catch.

you must be weeping
every recent season most of us would bemoan the Pats horrid WR group, you would counter with Dame Byrd, Phil Dorsett and your all timer Tre "Trot" Nixon

 

[mgteich]

Guy was great at getting open and creating separation... he just couldn't catch.

Aren't you describing Thornton?