Vince Wilfork Set To Become Free Agent

Vince Wilfork is set to become a free agent next week after the Pro Bowl defensive lineman said the Patriots won't pick up his contract option.

Wilfork released a statement Thursday via Twitter, saying the Patriots told him Tuesday of their decision.

"I want to take this time to just let everyone know that I was informed on Tuesday that the Patriots will not be picking up my option," Wilfork wrote. "I'm in a good place (and) I have a great relationship with the Patriots organization. Please know how
blessed my family and I have been to play 11 years in New England for (an) amazing organization. ... New England has been and always will be my home. I have played 11 years for the best head coach ever!"

Wilfork said he has no plans to retire.

"Can I still play football? Hell yea! Do I still love football?
Hell yea!" he wrote.