NFL legend Tom Brady retires

On this day a year ago, Brady declared his retirement, but six weeks later he changed his mind

By Web Desk
February 01, 2023
Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl in February 2021  — Reuters 

Tom Brady, a legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement from the NFL after 23 seasons on Wednesday.

On this day a year ago, Brady declared his retirement, but six weeks later he changed his mind, citing he had "unfinished business" in the game.

With the New England Patriots, he won six Super Bowls, and another one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.

Last month's 31-14 play-off loss to the Bucs marked the end of Brady's final season.

"I'm retiring for good. I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning I figured I'd just press record and let you guys know first,"  he said in video posted on Instagram.

"It won't be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year.

"Thank you so much to every single one of you for supporting me - my family, my friends, my team-mates, my competitors. I could go on forever - there's too many.

"Thank you for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn't change a thing. Love you all."

Brady led the Patriots to six Super Bowl victories after being picked by them with the 199th selection in the 2000 draught.

He moved to the Bucs in 2020 and assisted them in winning the championship in his first season, earning him a sixth consecutive MVP award for the contest.

In 20 of his 21 seasons as a starter, Brady, hailed as the GOAT (best of all time) of American football, guided his team to the playoffs.

He leads the NFL in all four statistical categories during the regular season with 12,050 pass attempts, 7,753 pass completions, 89,214 passing yards, and 649 touchdown passes. 

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