Tom Brady has decided (again) to retire from football, releasing a tweet and video explaining that decision early on the morning of February 1st, 2023. As you can hear in the clip, Brady, discussing his decision to retire, said: “Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point right away. 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 just press record. let you guys know first so won’t be long-winded.
If you only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine last year so really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me, my family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever. There’s too many.
“Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.”
ESPN, reporting on Brady’s decision and where he will likely go from here, reported:
Brady informed the Buccaneers of his decision at 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.
Brady, who won six Super Bowls with the 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 25 touchdowns this past season, his third with Tampa Bay.
Brady is the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been MVP of the game five times.
[…]Brady can immediately begin working as analyst for Fox Sports, who signed him to a 10-year, $375 million contract this past summer. He also launched a BRADY brand clothing line one year ago, has a successful health and wellness brand called TB12 Sports and he founded his own production company, 199 Productions — a nod to his selection as the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft.
Responding to Brady’s Twitter announcement, his fans said things like:
“👇Thank you @TomBrady You’re a great American and I’m certain your future will be as fulfilling as your past. #GOAT God bless.”
“The GOAT! As a @nyjets fan he ruled the AFC East for so long – so was the enemy but always had total respect & then got to root for you as a Buc! Greatest competitor ever & story – Thank you @TomBrady
– end of an era & No one will match – #icon #sadday”
“I would post a tribute to Tom but did one last year. No more. Congrats on a great career, buddy!”
“Happy retirement @TomBrady , congratulations on a legendary career in the #NFL 👏”
Joining them were some higher profile figures as well.
Former Trump Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, for example, said “Tampa is sad to lose the GOAT! What a career @TomBrady has had and what a thrill it was to have him win a Super Bowl for the Tampa Bay Bucs.”
Similarly, JJ Watt said “Greatest of All Time. No question, no debate. It’s been an honor and a privilege. 🐐 PS – The newly retired group meets on the golf course every morning at 10am. Drinks are on the new guy, so bring your wallet.”
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
By: Will Tanner. Follow me on Twitter @Will_Tanner_1
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