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JoeRedskin · 02-23-2007, 12:09 PM

True enough that when you retire, you retire. BUT unless the Patriots release him, they will still own his rights for the next two (it might be three) years. Thus, if retires now but decides he wants to come back later, he can only play for the Patriots. If they release him before he retires, then he can decide the if, when and where of his possible return.

Whether they release him or he retires the cap hit to the Patriots is the same.

02-23-2007, 12:09 PM	#6
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: Dillon seeks release, may play elsewhere True enough that when you retire, you retire. BUT unless the Patriots release him, they will still own his rights for the next two (it might be three) years. Thus, if retires now but decides he wants to come back later, he can only play for the Patriots. If they release him before he retires, then he can decide the if, when and where of his possible return. Whether they release him or he retires the cap hit to the Patriots is the same. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.