Jason McCourty is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He began his football career at Rutgers University, where he played for four years and was named First-Team All-Big East twice.
In 2009, McCourty was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. He played for the Titans for eight seasons, during which he established himself as a reliable and versatile cornerback. He played in 108 games for the Titans, starting in 90 of them, and recorded 13 interceptions, 72 passes defended, and 5 forced fumbles.
In 2017, McCourty signed with the Cleveland Browns, but was released before the start of the regular season. He then signed with the New England Patriots, where he played for three seasons. During his time with the Patriots, McCourty played in 46 games, starting in 33 of them, and recorded 5 interceptions, 25 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble.
In 2020, McCourty signed with the Miami Dolphins, where he played in all 16 games of the regular season, starting in 11 of them. He recorded 1 interception, 6 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble.
Throughout his career, McCourty was known for his versatility and ability to play both cornerback and safety positions. He was also known for his leadership and work ethic, and was named a team captain multiple times throughout his career.
Off the field, McCourty was active in various charitable organizations, including the Tackle Sickle Cell campaign, which he co-founded with his twin brother, Devin McCourty, who also plays in the NFL. The campaign raises awareness and funds for sickle cell disease research and treatment.
In March 2021, McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. He finished his career with 137 games played, 111 starts, 18 interceptions, 97 passes defended, and 7 forced fumbles.
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