Vince Wilfork has asked for his release from the New England Patriots.

The Patriots approached Wilfork about restructuring his contract in which he is set to earn $7.5 million in 2014 with a cap hit of $11.6 million.

Wilfork played hurt to start 2013 before tearing his Achilles tendon. 

Wilfork has been one of the Patriots' best players during his 10-year tenure.