McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL via his personal instagram, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
McCourty's foot injury is season-ending, per coach Brian Flores, Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports.
The Dolphins placed McCourty (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.
McCourty (foot) is expected to be placed on IR, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
McCourty (foot) is questionable to return Sunday against the Falcons.
McCourty had eight tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 27-17 loss to Indianapolis.
McCourty agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
McCourty (groin) practiced Friday and said afterward that he's "open and willing" to the idea of playing some safety in 2020, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
The Patriots have picked up their contract option on McCourty (groin) for 2020, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
McCourty recently underwent surgery to address his groin injury, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.