Former Patriots RB Kevin Faulk has retired from football.

Faulk, now 35, played all 13 of his NFL seasons with New England after being selected with the 46th overall pick in the 1999 draft. A versatile pass-blocking specialist and early-career kickoff returner, Faulk finishes his career with 33 all-purpose touchdowns, 431 receptions, and 3,607 rushing yards. Faulk was a part of three Super Bowl winners and a member of the Pats' 2000s All-Decade team. He's sure to earn himself a spot in the Patriots' Ring of Honor. Faulk is New England's franchise record holder in catches by a running back, all-purpose yardage, and kick return yards.

Kevin Faulk says he wasn't 100 percent in 2011, but that he's fully healthy know.

Faulk began the year on the PUP list after tearing his ACL in September of 2010. Faulk remains hopeful of re-signing with the Patriots, but is adamant he'll retire if the interest isn't mutual. "I'm being patient, still working out, but at the same time, doing what I have to do to maintain me and my family."

Free agent Kevin Faulk confirms he'll retire if he isn't re-signed by the Patriots.

"I hope (the Patriots re-sign me). I'm still praying, hoping," Faulk said. "If it doesn't happen, hey, I had a long run." The Pats have a logjam at running back, but they also did last summer when they signed Faulk to a one-year deal. His status should be resolved by the beginning of camp.

Kevin Faulk told ESPNBoston.com he expects the Patriots to take a ''wait-and-see'' approach about him rejoining the team.

Faulk is allowed to participate in the Patriots' offseason program as an unsigned free agent, but, made it clear he doesn't expect a decision on his future anytime soon. The 36-year-old recently announced his plans to return for one more season. If New England goes in another direction, he'll opt for retirement.

Free agent Kevin Faulk is training to play one more season.

Faulk contemplated retirement after not dressing for the Super Bowl. Although his surgically repaired knee feels better, Faulk does not want to join another team. If the Patriots don't call, the 36-year-old will opt for retirement.

Free agent Kevin Faulk has hinted he'd be open to joining the Patriots as a coach if he decides to retire.

"I'm a football guy," Faulk said, "So that's definitely one of the things that goes on, but I don't want to say that right now, and then something happens." Faulk also said his retirement decision won't be "solely" up to him, suggesting whether or not the Patriots are interested could be a deciding factor. The Boston Globe reported earlier this month Faulk was unlikely to pursue other offers if told he wasn't in the Patriots' plans.

Kevin Faulk remains undecided on his future.

The wide assumption is that Faulk will retire, but he's opted against making a quick decision. According to the Boston Globe, "it is believed" Faulk would not attempt to latch on elsewhere if told he was not in the Patriots' 2012 plans.

Kevin Faulk played 88 regular season snaps in 2011.

Just 49 of Faulk's snaps came after Week 8, where he played 39 in his 2011 debut. According to ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss, the belief amongst Faulk's teammates is that he will retire. Faulk declined to comment on his future after being inactive for the Pats' Super Bowl loss.

According to the Boston Globe, Kevin Faulk will likely retire at the end of the Patriots' postseason run.

Hardly a surprise, as Faulk was active for only seven games after coming off the PUP list on October 29. He carried the ball 17 times for 57 yards while hauling in seven catches for 34 yards. Four months shy of his 36th birthday and roughly 16 months removed from a torn ACL, Faulk has simply lost his burst. His leadership and pass blocking will be missed, but the Patriots have as much backfield depth as any team in the league.

Kevin Faulk is not on the Patriots' Week 12 injury report.

Faulk was inactive for Monday night's blowout win over the Chiefs after being listed as "questionable" with a knee injury. He's practicing in full two days later, so we now suspect that he may have been a healthy scratch.

Patriots declared RB Kevin Faulk, QB Ryan Mallett, SS Pat Chung, CB Devin McCourty, LB Dane Fletcher, LB Tarpinian, and LB Brandon Spikes inactive for Week 11 against Kansas City.

Kevin Faulk (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 11.

Faulk was limited all week in practice, but will be active against the Chiefs. He's little more than a desperation flex play in deeper PPR leagues.

Kevin Faulk (knee) was limited in Patriots practice Friday.

Faulk has 60 total yards on 16 touches in three weeks since coming off the PUP list in Week 8. He's worth owning as an RB5/6 in PPR leagues only.

Kevin Faulk (knee) was limited in Patriots practice Thursday.

Faulk will likely turn in very few full practices down the stretch, but is in no danger of missing Monday's game against the Chiefs. He's just Rotoworld's 45th ranked running back for Week 11.

Kevin Faulk rushed five times for eight yards in Sunday's win over the Jets.

Faulk was held without a catch. Brittle and inconsistent, there's no reason to keep the 35-year-old third-down back on your bench in PPR leagues.

Kevin Faulk (knee, questionable) was limited in Patriots practice Friday.

The third-down back is tentatively expected to be active against the Jets, but it's no sure thing. Faulk won't be a fantasy option for Sunday night.

Kevin Faulk (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice.

Faulk was close to being active in Week 9, so we expect him to play against the Jets barring a late-week setback. With his role up in the air, Faulk will not be a fantasy option even in PPR formats.

Coach Bill Belichick said Kevin Faulk (knee) was "close" to being active for Week 9.

It sounds like Faulk just had some soreness after making his 2011 debut in Week 8 and leading the backfield in snaps. "We felt like there were other players that were a little more ready than he was," Belichick said. Faulk's absence allowed Danny Woodhead to rack up 42 snaps against the Giants.

Patriots declared RB Kevin Faulk, WR Taylor Price, QB Ryan Mallett, OG Donald Thomas, DL Shaun Ellis, LB Jermaine Cunningham and LB Dane Fletcher inactive for Week 9 against the Giants.

As we suspected, the 35-year-old Faulk's surgically repaired knee did not respond well to 11 touches in his first game back last week. Danny Woodhead will pick up snaps as the passing-down specialist, but he's no more than a flex option in PPR formats. Price won't play after the Patriots talked about expanding his role this week.

Patriots RB Kevin Faulk (knee, questionable) was limited in practice again on Friday.

Faulk was "limited" in practice each day this week. We suspect he will play against the Giants, but it's not a sure thing. You should be able to do better in a fantasy league this week.