Patriots Legend McCourty Retires to Couch and Endless Snacks on Football Night in America Devin McCourty's transition from NFL safety to couch potato has officially begun, as the legendary player has secured his spot on NBC's Football Night in America. McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL on March 10th, and after two months of rigorous snack sampling and posture testing, the former New England Patriot is fully prepared to tackle game commentary from the comfort of his living room. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, McCourty's contract with NBC stipulates a generous portion of cheese puffs, dry-roasted peanuts, and Sports Cliché Bingo cards for each taping of the show. The Patriots Legend reportedly spent hours negotiating an extensive snack guarantee clause to ensure that his gastrointestinal needs would be met during the rigorous evenings of televised football. This new endeavor will allow McCourty to join his brother, Jason, in the highly competitive world of sports media and snacking. Jason is currently a host on NFL Network's Good Morning Football, and sources claim the siblings have been keenly discussing their favorite dips and chip varieties since the announcement of Devin's retirement. Friends and family are said to be incredibly supportive of Devin's new role. His mother reportedly stocked up on extra party-size bags of Doritos to send off her son on his first day of work. "I'm proud of my boy," she said. "He really knows how to commit to a snack. He'll need those skills for this new career." McCourty is also said to be excited about balancing the rigors of being a television personality with his new commitment to becoming a fully-fledged couch potato. It is expected that he'll be able to add a unique layer of depth to discussing each play, as his years of NFL experience have given him insight into how well different snack combinations pair with high-stakes football action. Fans of the Patriots legend can look forward to Devin's debut on Football Night in America, albeit from a more perfectly fluffed couch than the hard stadium seats they're used to.