March 3rd, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Patriots OG Stephen Neal has retired, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston. Neal was listed as reserve/retired on the league’s official transaction wire, officially ending his 10-year NFL career.
The guard started eight games last year before going on I.R. in December with a shoulder injury. Dan Connolly filled in for Neal during the second half of the season and is considered the team’s long-term option at right guard.
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