Patriots to announce Brown's retirement?
Ex-Pats utilityman Troy Brown is expected to officially retire from football.
Source: Boston Globe

Report: Troy Brown to call it a career
Brown is expected to pursue media opportunities after calling it a career.
Source: Boston Herald

Brown won't confirm report about retiring
"We'll see," he responded. "There's always a chance [of playing]." Brown may wait to see if the Patriots or Jets call him during the season because of injury before formally retiring.
Source: Boston Globe

Troy Brown to retire?
Brown could probably start for the Browns at either nickel back or No. 2 receiver, but clearly they didn't go out of their way to sign him.
Source: Boston Herald

Brown hasn't decided whether to retire
Brown, a 15-year vet who played just once last year, has had limited interest from teams this offseason. He's versatile enough that a team could use him to round out their roster, but he'd have to earn the spot.
Source: The Herald-Dispatch