Vince Wilfork 's 11-year spell as a New England Patriot looks to be over after the franchise informed the defensive tackle they will not be picking up the option on his contract . Due a $ 4million roster bonus on Tuesday , the move was widely expected , but nevertheless drew an emotional statement on the popular defensive tackle 's Twitter feed . ' I 'm in a good place , he wrote . ' I have a great relationship with the Patriots organization . Please know how blessed my family and I have been to be able to play 11 years in New England for an amazing organization , ' said Wilfork , who bookended his time at Foxborough with two Super Bowl wins . Vince Wilfork penned an emotional farewell to those associated with the New England Patriots . Wilfork celebrates Malcolm Butler 's critical interception in the dying stages of February 's Super Bowl . ' I will take my time , think things through , take into consideration many things , but mainly family and see where life goes from there , ' 'But regardless remember I will always remain a New Englander a Patriot forever , ' he added . After signing a three-year , $ 22.5m deal last year , Wilfork played 766 snaps last season , and he hinted that he will continue playing as there is 'lots of gas still left in the tank ' . The move gives the Patriots $ 8.06m in cap space , but the parties could yet reach a new , reduced , agreement for Wilfork to remain in New England .
Vince Wilfork bookended his 11-year career as a Patriot with two Super Bowl wins . The 33-year-old becomes a free agent on 11 years . Due a $ 4m roster bonus , the Pats did not pick up the deal and created $ 8.06m of cap space .