Amendola retired after the 2022 season and will join literally every other former dynasty era Patriots offensive player in Vegas. Will the next coaching staff addition be Kevin Faulk or Shane Vereen? Stay tuned. 

Amendola, 36, entered the NFL as an UDFA out of Texas Tech and spent his rookie year on the Cowboys' practice squad before getting a chance with the Rams in 2009. He quickly developed into Sam Bradford's favorite target out of the slot but battled injuries in St. Louis before signing a five-year deal with the Patriots in 2013. Amendola won two Super Bowls in New England with Tom Brady and was got his "Playoff Danny" nickname due to his postseason heroics. At the end of his career, Amendola bounced around as a veteran slot man with the Dolphins, Lions, and Texans. He finishes his career with a 617-6,212-24 receiving line across 163 games. Amendola played in another 13 playoff games for the Patriots, posting a 57-709-6 line. He's reportedly interested in a broadcasting career.

Amendola played just eight games for the Texans, and his biggest game was in Week 18 against the Titans when he notched more than 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Otherwise, it was a pretty uneventful year for the aging slot receiver. The former Patriot’s best days are behind him, and he’s off the fantasy radar for 2022.

Amendola is out indefinitely after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. The veteran slot receiver has yet to be placed on IR but could be shut down for the season.