Tom Brady says he will retire from football “forever”.
Tom Brady says he will retire from football “forever”.
Tom Brady says he is retiring from football “forever,” ending a 23-year NFL career in which the star quarterback won seven Super Bowls and set numerous records.
Brady announced his decision on social media on Wednesday, saying he “wouldn’t change a thing” about his career.
Brady, 45, also announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2022, before changing his mind 40 days later and returning to play this past season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Really grateful for this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
“I know the process was pretty big last time, so when I woke up this morning, I thought I’d hit record and let you guys know,” Brady said in a video on Twitter. “I won’t be long. You only get one attempt at emotional retreat, and I used mine last year, so thanks to all of you for your help.”
Brady informed the Buccaneers of his decision at 6 a.m. ET Wednesday morning, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.
Brady, who won six Super Bowls New England Patriots and one with the Buccaneers, ends his career as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards (89,214) and touchdown passes (649). The three-time league MVP passed for 4,694 yards — third most in the NFL — and had 25 touchdowns this past season, third most with Tampa Bay.
Brady is the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been the game’s MVP five times.
“My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors — I could go on forever, there’s too many,” Brady said in the video. “Thank you guys for letting me live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. We love you.”
Brady can start immediately as an analyst for Fox Sports, having signed a 10-year, $375 million contract last summer. He also launched his BRADY clothing line a year ago, owns a successful health and wellness brand called TB12 Sports and started his own production company, 199 Productions — a nod to the 199th pick in the 2000 NFL draft.
Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen finalized their divorce last fall during the Bucs’ season. It ended a 13-year marriage between two superstars who reached the pinnacle of football and fashion respectively.
ESPN’s Jenna Laine and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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