👏 Congratulations: Thank you for everything you’ve done for the New England Patriots — your leadership, toughness, and heart defined what it means to wear the uniform. 💙❤️ You’ll always be a Patriot.Ng1

After 13 seasons in the NFL, veteran defensive lineman Lawrence Guy has officially announced his retirement, bringing to a close one of the most respected and quietly impactful careers in recent Patriots history.

Guy, 34, spent seven of those seasons in New England, where he became a cornerstone of the team’s defensive front and a locker-room leader known for his professionalism, consistency, and community work. His retirement marks the end of an era for a player who perfectly embodied the Patriots’ “Do Your Job” philosophy.

“Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for everything you did for us, Lawrence Guy,” the Patriots organization shared in a statement. “His leadership, dedication, and example on and off the field made him a true Patriot.”

Signed by New England in 2017, Guy was instrumental in the team’s Super Bowl LIII championship run, anchoring the defensive line that helped hold the Los Angeles Rams to just three points. Over his tenure, he became one of Bill Belichick’s most trusted veterans — a player who did the dirty work in the trenches, often sacrificing stats for the good of the defense.

Beyond the field, Guy was a pillar in the New England community. A four-time Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, he and his wife Andrea founded the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation, which supports underprivileged families and children through scholarships, mentorship programs, and holiday initiatives.

In total, Guy appeared in 177 regular-season games, recording 470 tackles, 15.5 sacks, and countless moments that won’t show up on the stat sheet but helped define his teams’ identities.

His departure leaves a leadership void for the Patriots’ young defense, but also a legacy that will continue to influence players long after he’s gone.

“I’ve been blessed to play this game for over a decade,” Guy said in his retirement announcement. “To every teammate, coach, and fan — thank you. I gave this game everything I had, and I walk away with no regrets.”

As the Patriots look toward the future, fans will remember Lawrence Guy as more than just a defensive lineman — he was a leader, mentor, champion, and true Patriot through and through.