Forgotten Patriots second-round pick announces retirement from NFL
Joejuan Williams, a former cornerback for the New England Patriots, has announced his retirement from the NFL. He was a second-round draft pick in 2019 and played 36 games with the team. Williams expressed gratitude for his experiences and aims to help the next generation of players achieve their dreams.
- ▪Joejuan Williams was selected with the No. 45 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
- ▪He played in 36 regular season games with the New England Patriots.
- ▪Williams missed the entire 2022 season due to injury and has been a free agent since 2024.
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