NFL icon Tom Brady says he's 'retiring for good' one 12 months after first retirement announcement

Tom Brady introduced Wednesday morning that he’s retiring from the NFL – once more. And, this time, for good.

One 12 months to the day after his first retirement announcement, Brady mentioned on social media that he’s formally and at last strolling away from skilled football, closing the e-book on an iconic profession that spanned 23 NFL seasons, featured seven Super Bowl titles and cemented the 45-year-old quarterback as one of many sport’s all-time greats.

“Good morning guys, I am going to get to the purpose straight away: I am retiring. For good,” Brady mentioned in a short video posted on social media.

“I do know the method was a reasonably large deal final time, so after I wakened this morning, I figured I would just press document and allow you to guys know first. I will not be long-winded. You solely get one tremendous emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up final 12 months.”

Brady, who spent the ultimate three seasons of his profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then choked up as he proceeded to thank his household, pals and teammates.

“I may go on ceaselessly. There’s too many (folks to thank),” he mentioned. “Thanks guys for permitting me to live my absolute dream. I would not change a factor. Love you all.”

Tom Brady’s unsure offseason

Brady’s future had been one of many main unanswered questions heading into the upcoming offseason, following a lackluster season by which he underperformed and the Buccaneers have been eradicated within the first spherical of the playoffs.

A 12 months in the past, Brady introduced his retirement however then determined to return to Tampa a little bit greater than two months later, citing “unfinished enterprise.” He was resulting from grow to be a free agent this spring, prompting rumors that he may proceed his profession however with a brand new crew.

In an look on SiriuxXM’s “Let’s Go!” podcast final week, co-host Jim Grady requested Brady about his future, and whether or not he had a timetable for making a choice.

“Jim, if I knew what I used to be going to (expletive) do, I might’ve already (expletive) executed it,” Brady replied. “I am taking it a day at a time.”

Tom Brady’s profession stats

A scrawny sixth-round draft select of Michigan, Brady went on to grow to be arguably the best quarterback in NFL historical past – and is a surefire choose to be inducted into the Corridor of Fame when he turns into eligible in 2028.

Over 23 seasons within the NFL, together with 20 with the New England Patriots, the California native gained three Most Priceless Participant awards and 5 extra Super Bowl MVPs. He earned 15 Professional Bowl appearances, probably the most ever. And he’s credited with main 46 fourth-quarter comebacks, additionally probably the most ever.

The extra granular numbers of Brady’s profession paint an much more spectacular image – each of his consistency and his longevity.

He retires because the NFL record-holder in each passing yards (89,214) and passing touchdowns (649), with no one else significantly shut behind him in both class. In whole, Brady tried almost 1,500 extra passes than every other quarterback in NFL historical past. He accomplished 64% of these passes, with 5.4% leading to touchdowns. Just one.8% have been intercepted.

“Best of All Time. No query, no debate,” recently-retired NFL defensive finish J.J. Watt wrote on Twitter. “It’s been an honor and a privilege.”

Tom Brady’s future

Barring a change in plans, Brady will now spend the 2023 season within the broadcast sales space. Fox Sports activities introduced final 12 months that it had signed Brady to be its lead game analyst upon the conclusion of his taking part in profession. The New York Submit reported that the deal is price $375 million over 10 years.

“Brady is not going to solely name our greatest NFL games with Kevin Burkhardt, however may even function an envoy for us, significantly with respect to shopper and promotional initiatives,” Fox chief govt officer Lachlan Murdoch mentioned within the announcement final 12 months.

Burkhardt is ready to name the Super Bowl for Fox alongside Greg Olsen subsequent week. The community additionally holds the published rights for Super Bowl 59 in 2025.

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