![New England Patriots fullback James Develin, front, gets help with his jersey during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark New England Patriots fullback James Develin, front, gets help with his jersey during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MJCM7J/new-england-patriots-fullback-james-develin-front-gets-help-with-his-jersey-during-a-combined-nfl-football-training-camp-with-the-tennessee-titans-wednesday-aug-14-2019-in-nashville-tenn-ap-photomark-humphrey-2MJCM7J.jpg)
New England Patriots fullback James Develin, front, gets help with his jersey during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark
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New England Patriots FB James Develin could have been paralyzed if he kept playing football (report) - masslive.com
![New England Patriots on Twitter: "The ultimate teammate and a true leader on and off the football field. THANK YOU, @James_Develin. https://t.co/8rkQs5b8BZ" / Twitter New England Patriots on Twitter: "The ultimate teammate and a true leader on and off the football field. THANK YOU, @James_Develin. https://t.co/8rkQs5b8BZ" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWoQHLQXQAIUdY9.jpg)
New England Patriots on Twitter: "The ultimate teammate and a true leader on and off the football field. THANK YOU, @James_Develin. https://t.co/8rkQs5b8BZ" / Twitter
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