won't test free agency after all. He's staying with the champions.NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports the are keeping McCourty on a five-year, $47.5 million contract according to two sources informed of his thinking. New England held on to the prized safety after a hard push from the , and . McCourty, who was ranked No. 2 on our list Lonzo Ball Jersey of set to hit the market, would have been extremely difficult for the to replace. There just aren't that many good "centerfield" safeties in the Gail Goodrich Jersey league, and McCourty has grown into a leadership position on the New England defense. Of the current , McCourty has always seemed like the succe sor to as the ' defender likely to remain with the team for a decade. (As Wilfork, Willie McGinest, and many others know, there aren't many " for life.") why he stayed, McCourty cited "winning and happine s.""I know we can win here. We've already done it," McCourty said. Rajon Rondo Jersey Bill Belichick must be extremely relieved after finishing this deal. Rapoport reports that McCourty turned down more money elsewhere in an aggre sive market. The and both wanted him badly, and now must look to like and as fallback options. Having a safety like McCourty allows Belichick to play more man coverage and get creative with his pre sure schemes, knowing that McCourty can Anthony Davis Jersey erase mistakes in front of him. Of course, was just as valuable to the rebuilt New England secondary.With McCourty under contract, attention will now turn to Revis' deal. He's due $20 million in 2015, including a huge roster bonus due Tuesday. The have been working on keeping both players, so it wouldn't be fair to say the team prioritized McCourty over Revis. But McCourty's contract always was the simpler one to get done. Tom Curran of Comcast Sports New England wrote earlier Sunday it was a "pretty good bet" that the . They are halfway home.The latest Podcast , including to Miami, 's new deal Avery Bradley Jersey and much more. Find more content on .