Amendola last appeared in the NFL during a brief stint with the Texans in 2021, appearing in eight games. He officially called it a career in July of 2022. ©2025 Advance Local Media LLC.

Amendola spent only one season with the Houston Texans in 2021 before retiring. However, he grew up in The Woodlands, Texas, playing for The Woodlands High School, where he helped lead the team to ...

Amendola had some of his most productive seasons of his NFL career with Brady and the Patriots. In five seasons in New England, Amendola had 230 receptions, 2,383 yards, and 12 receiving touchdowns.

Jan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; East wide receiver Efton Chism of Eastern Washington (81) eludes West defensive back Robert Longerbeam of Rutgers (20) during the first half at AT&T Stadium.

On Nov. 26, “Dancing with the Stars” closed the curtain on its 33rd season with a three-hour long final episode. Five contestants — former NFL player Danny Amendola, “The Bachelor” star ...

Amendola also went on a huge tear in the 2018 playoffs, catching 26 passes for 348 yards and 2 touchdowns over three games. Amendola made a few more NFL stops after leaving New England.

Amendola says he enjoyed coaching. But he’s hanging up his whistle for now to follow other pursuits. These days, that means being his own boss, going to the gym and being on the lake by 2 p.m.