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Tom Brady retires from the NFL, 1 year after retiring from the NFL (NPR)

"I'm retiring. For good," Brady said. The record-shattering quarterback released the message on Feb. 1, the same date he announced his retirement from the ...

Brady took his winning ways with him when he left New England for Tampa Bay after 20 seasons, bringing home a Super Bowl title in his first year with the Buccaneers. In a superlative 23-year career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady racked up a raft of elite records. Tampa Bay still won the NFC South division, but the team was summarily dismissed by the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card round. But Brady's latest announcement comes after a regular season in which his Buccaneers finished with an 8-9 record. "You only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year." Brady, 45, released the message on Feb.

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Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good' (Terrace Standard)

Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement.

Louis Rams in the Super Bowl that capped the 2001 season and he and New England coach Bill Belichick were well on their way to becoming the most successful coach-QB duo in football history. He is the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been MVP of the game five times. He played in one game as a rookie, completing one of three passes for six yards. The movie tells the story of four lifelong friends, played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field, who went to a Super Bowl to see Brady play. More Super Bowl wins came after the 2003 and 2004 seasons. “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,” Brady says in the video. A year ago when he retired, it was in the form of a long Instagram post. The Buccaneers — with whom he won a Super Bowl two seasons ago — made the playoffs again this season, losing in their playoff opener. And when you find something you love to do, you know, it’s hard to stop. “I really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you for supporting me. He retires at age 45, the owner of numerous passing records in an unprecedented 23-year career. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year.

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Tom Brady's Last Season Didn't Go as Planned. Was It Worth It? (The New York Times)

The debates on sports talk shows and in barbershops about who is the greatest football player of all time will always start with Tom Brady.

“All of us have to go out on our terms, or we won’t be happy, and most of us don’t get to leave on our own terms,” said Smith, who retired after the 2021 season, his 11th in the N.F.L. Brady himself was a major shareholder in FTX, [according to a court document](https://www.thestreet.com/investors/ftx-collapse-tom-brady-and-powerful-billionaires-lose-big), and his stake went from tens of millions of dollars to virtually zero. South, was the worst in the N.F.L. This year’s Buccaneers finished with the worst record (8-9) of any team for which Brady was the full-time starter in his N.F.L. His season and his career ended in a 31-14 [loss to the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/sports/football/cowboys-buccaneers-score-tom-brady.html) in an N.F.C. [Brady kicked Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett ](https://twitter.com/SpaceButlerXIII/status/1579166412505223168?s=20&t=PFdiYpd2DvXY9g6C_bpzsw)at the end of a play in a Week 5 win and was fined $11,139 by the N.F.L. In the postseason loss to Dallas, Brady [tried to slide tackle Cowboys safety Malik Hooker](https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1616910000634597376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1616910000634597376%7Ctwgr%5E41bf0cd7a26e4df6fae04aa3c5f75b1925bdbc74%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbucswire.usatoday.com%2F2023%2F01%2F21%2Fnfl-news-tom-brady-fined-bucs-cowboys-tripping%2F). (The slide tackle, illegal in football, is allowed in soccer.) The N.F.L. The Buccaneers had built one of the best offensive lines in the league. Brady himself missed 11 days in training camp to attend to what Coach Todd Bowles called “some personal things.” His absence generated speculation about Brady and his relationship with the former model Gisele Bündchen. [announced his retirement again](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/sports/football/tom-brady-retires.html) on Wednesday, saying he meant it this time, did not have the kind of year, either on the field or off, that he had been used to when he returned to the Buccaneers at age 45. He is the most accomplished player in N.F.L.

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Gisele Bündchen breaks her silence on Tom Brady's retirement ... (News24)

Brady's retirement comes months after his split from the supermodel with his footballing career thought to have played a part in their separation. Gisele ...

"Keeping a positive attitude about Tom and her career is part of what you do as a parent. Love you all." Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. so much," he said, choking up, "to every single one of you, for supporting me, my family, my friends, teammates, my competitors. really thank you guys... "It won't be long-winded, you only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so, I...

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Tom Brady: Incomparable NFL record breaker (eNCA)

Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls, five Super Bowl Most Valuable Player awards and three NFL MVP awards.

Instead, he remained in New England for the 2019 season and struggled. Typically, Brady responded with another Super Bowl win. There were disappointments and controversies along the way. Brady's celebrity surpassed the world of sports -- for 13 years he was married to Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen. The couple, who have two children, announced in November they were divorcing. "Guys come, guys go.

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NFL GOAT Tom Brady announces he's 'retiring for good' (Independent Online)

Record-breaking NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he was 'retiring for good' at the age of 45.

Love you all," he said. So, really, thank you guys, so much, to every single one of you, for supporting me. So I won’t be long-winded," he added.

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What Gisele Bündchen said about ex Tom Brady's retirement (Los Angeles Times)

Gisele Bündchen still wants the best for ex-husband Tom Brady, even months after they officially split in October 2022.

[on the rocks for months](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-04/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-divorce-lawyers-report) and both Bündchen and Brady had hired divorce attorneys. [It’s officially over: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen confirm they’ve finalized divorce](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-28/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-split-finalize-divorce) In May 2022, Fox Sports announced that Brady will join the network’s NFL programming as lead analyst. [he’s retiring from football “for good,”](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-02-01/tom-brady-retires-saying-this-time-for-good) a year after he [briefly retired in February 2022](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-02-01/seven-time-super-bowl-champion-tom-brady-announces-retirement-tb12). The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback received support from his social media followers, including Bündchen. [ in October 2022.](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-10-28/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-split-finalize-divorce)

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Here's how NFL Twitter reacted to Tom Brady's retirement ... (The Pewter Plank)

Tom Brady has finally called it a career after 22 seasons in the NFL, and both players and fans reacted in all sorts of ways on Twitter.

Love him or hate him, Tome Brady has been synonymous with the NFL for the last two decades. Watt — who also recently retired — to Patrick Mahomes were giving Brady his flowers after his announcement made the rounds. Love him or hate him, Tom Brady’s career is unlike anything we’ve seen before and will stand in exclusive company as one of the most iconic sports careers in history.

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Tom Brady Belongs On Sports' Mt. Rushmore, Deion Branch Says (TMZ)

Former New England Patriots star Deion Branch tells TMZ Sports Tom Brady is a for-sure lock to have a spot on sports' Mt. Rushmore.

"We do know that Tom is the greatest to ever put on a football jersey," Branch said ... but if he has any inclination to return to the field, check out the clip, Branch clearly thinks he could still play at a high level. Brady played 23 seasons in the league, winning seven Super Bowls and three MVP awards. If an artist begins carving a new sports Mt. Tom Brady Belongs On Sports' Mt. [Deion Branch](https://www.tmz.com/people/deion-branch/) tells TMZ Sports [Tom Brady](https://www.tmz.com/people/tom-brady/) is a for-sure lock to have a place in it.

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Tom Brady Won't Rush Back to Work, Focusing on Family and Kids ... (TMZ)

Tom Brady's not rushing back to work, and not dating ... choosing, instead, to focus on his kids.

Gisele commented on the video a few hours after he posted, saying, "Wishing you only wonderful things in this new chapter of your life." Sources close to Tom tell us he's going to spend the next few months just being a dad. That, we're told, won't happen for several months. but without the stresses of football, it'll be much easier. [worth $375 million](https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/10/tom-brady-join-fox-sports-lead-analyst-after-nfl-career/) over the next 10 years -- a deal we're told he's not going to rush into starting, but one he's excited to take on when the time is right. [Tom Brady](https://www.tmz.com/people/tom-brady/) has hundreds of millions of dollars coming in from Fox Sports, but that's not gonna rush him back to work, he's going to enjoy his first true break from football in a long time because his focus is elsewhere -- and not on dating -- TMZ has learned.

Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL (again) (Valley Public Radio)

Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he's retiring from professional football. He retired from the sport a year ago - but returned for one more season with ...

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Remembering Tom Brady's most memorable losses to the Broncos (Broncos Wire)

Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton finished 35-of-48 for 330 yards passing with two touchdowns to receiver Brandon Marshall and one interception. Kicker Matt Prater ...

Denver quarterback Brock Osweiler got the start against New England, and rallied the Broncos back after a 21-7 deficit in the fourth quarter, to pull even at 24 at the end of regulation. This win was crucial en route to the final game on our list… Manning finished the game 32-of-43 for exactly 400 yards and two touchdowns; one to Demaryius Thomas and one to Jacob Tamme. Manning came out on top, leading the Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks. Brady and the Denver Broncos have clashed many times over the years, most of the games resulting in classic quarterback duels, championship matchups and memorable moments. The New England Patriots were just coming off of their early 2000s dynasty, winning Super Bowls in 2001, 2003 and 2004.

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Tom Brady memorabilia red hot following retirement announcement (Fox Business)

With Tom Brady announcing his official NFL retirement on Wednesday, the seven-time Super Bowl winner's memorabilia and its value has grabbed attention.

"A game-worn photo-matched jersey is probably going to sell between $250,000 to $500,000 in the current market, depending on game and season," he added. "I expect these items will go up in value immediately and continue to rise throughout the years in a similar manner to Six of his Super Bowl wins were with the Patriots, one was with Tampa Bay. [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS](https://www.foxbusiness.com/) "I really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me," he said in the social media video. They have seen growth in collectibles for such people in recent years, according to Ivy. Brady previously said he would retire in February 2022, only to come back for another season. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream." "I would say the most sought after rookie cards, they can be … [Michael Jordan](https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/rare-michael-jordan-autographed-game-jersey-patch-trading-card-sells) as Brady has achieved that same status as the greatest of all time." He finished the season with over 4,600 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes. "My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors …

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Super Bowl MVP puts Tom Brady on all-time sports Mount Rushmore (Fox News)

Former New England Patriots star Deion Branch believes Tom Brady was the greatest to put on a football jersey but what about his standing across all sports?

Brady announced in an emotional video he was "retiring for good" after 23 seasons in the NFL between the Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. they did exactly what they were supposed to do for their sport and for their organization, but Tom will go down as the greatest football player to ever play the game." "I really thank you guys so much to everyone single one of you for supporting me. [New England Patriots](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl/new-england-patriots) wide receiver Deion Branch agreed when he asked whether Brady deserved to mention as one of the greatest athletes of all time up there with Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Derek Jeter. I’m never the guy to sit here and nitpick on who's the greatest in those other sports. "We do know Tom is the greatest to ever put on a football jersey.

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Tom Brady Shares Rare Pic With Ex Bridget Moynahan And Son Jack (Today.com)

Tom Brady shared a photo of his ex-partner, actor Bridget Moynahan, and their son, Jack, in his Instagram story after announcing his retirement from the ...

He and the Brazilian supermodel [divorced in October](https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-divorce-rcna54526) after 13 years of marriage. [recent video](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHvvZ_ux6e/?hl=en). He’s just a great kid. “He went into my closet the other night because he was going out with his cousins. He’s got a great work ethic. [Gisele Bündchen](https://www.today.com/popculture/news/gisele-bundchen-responds-tom-brady-retirement-news-rcna68632).

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Robert Kraft tells CNN he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day ... (CNN)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told CNN on Thursday that he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day contract and officially retire as a Patriot.

He’s taken a lot of hits over the years — a lot of sacks, a lot of knockdowns. He has also amassed the most wins of any player in NFL history (251). “He came down, and he really believed what he said – and he was right.” “He was No. Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. “Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it,” Kraft said.

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Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to retire with the Patriots (CNBC)

The 45-year-old Brady started his NFL career in 2000 as a sixth-round draft pick with the Patriots. He ended up leading them to six Super Bowl titles while playing for them until 2019. He left for the Buccaneers in 2020 and won a seventh title.

The 45-year-old Brady started his NFL career in 2000 as a sixth-round draft pick with the Patriots. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is going out after the first losing season in his [record-breaking career](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/what-nfl-records-does-tom-brady-hold-heres-long-list). He had [previously said](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/01/tom-brady-announces-retirement-in-instagram-post-following-days-of-confusion.html) he would retire last year, but went on to play one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "To us, he is always has been and always will be a Patriot. Love you all." "I'm beyond grateful.

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Answering Your Questions About the Tom Brady–Greg Olsen–Fox ... (Sports Illustrated)

Also in Traina Thoughts: A new 'SI Media Podcast' has dropped; the Kelce Brothers aren't a fan of the Kelce Bowl; JJ Redick nails Twitter and much more.

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Tom Brady Diet, What Does He Eat? TB12 Method Food List, Meal ... (StyleCaster)

What is Tom Brady's diet? Here's what Tom Brady eats on the TB12 Method including his food list, meal plan and recipes. Is he vegan? Does he eat meat?

Tom Brady’s diet also instructs followers to drink half their body weight in water daily with added electrolytes and to avoid drinking water with and around meals. Along with with the types of food he eats, Tom Brady’s diet also instructs followers to avoid eating three hours before going to bed and discourages snacking in the evening, according to The TB12 Method. Tom Brady’s diet also recommends that followers eat only until their 75 percent full to aid in digestion and the absorption of nutrients, a practice Dr. What rules does Tom Brady’s diet follow? What foods does Tom Brady’s diet include? What meals are in Tom Brady’s diet? “In the wintertime, it’s going to be more red meat and more soups and root vegetables. Tom Brady’s diet also limits: GMOs, high fructose corn syrup, soy-containing foods, and most cooking cooking oils, such as canola and soy. Campbell also confirmed that Tom ate an 80/20 diet consisting of 80 percent plant-based foods and 20 percent meats with minimal added sugars and carbohydrates. The Tom Brady diet, also known as the TB12 Method, is a plant-based diet that focuses on whole foods, with an emphasis on organic, locally grown and seasonal produce. In an interview with [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/features/tom-brady-retirement-movies-fox-sports-1235312821/) in 2022, Tom confirmed that he still planned to follow his diet ever after he retired from the NFL. [ The TB12 Method](https://www.amazon.com/TB12-Method-What-Better-Longer/dp/1501180746/?tag=stylecaster0d-20&asc_source=web&asc_campaign=web&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fstylecaster.com%2Ftom-brady-diet%2F), Tom credited the longevity of his career to his diet.

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Tom Brady retires: Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants QB to sign one ... (CBSSports.com)

Kraft: 'He always has been and always will be a Patriot'

"Words cannot adequately express the gratitude my family, the New England Patriots and our fans have for everything he has done. He is the fiercest competitor I have ever known and the ultimate champion. He is truly the greatest of all-time. "Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it and to us, he always has been and always will be a Patriot," Kraft continued. He did so much to bring life and good cheer to our community and he's a beloved figure and he's earned the respect and love that people feel for him like no other athlete in our town and we've had some great ones." I would have trouble ever believing there would be another one," Kraft said, (

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Gisele Bündchen at the end of Tom (The Washington Post)

Shortly before Tom Brady announced his retirement, his supermodel ex-wife was at work.

And he might have been thinking about how he’d given everything he had to a vocation, only to reach the end and wonder whether everything was enough or too much. He might have been thinking about how he’d gone to work for 23 painful, impossible years, building a legacy, setting an example, leaving it all out on the field, winning like nobody had ever won, and also losing, because nobody can win everything all the time. But I think most of us can imagine what kinds of things he might have been feeling as he made an Instagram post promising not to get emotional and then getting emotional nonetheless. Gisele’s posting was a message of pleasant remove, the sort of generically warm sentiments usually reserved for a graduation card signed by a distant aunt. Note how he’d included a few images of Gisele in his Instagram stories, but subtle ones: images of Gisele from behind, with her arms slung around their children. Here was a freshly divorced Gisele going for a run in Costa Rica with her handsome “family jiujitsu instructor,” which insiders swore was completely platonic.

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Sources Say Gisele Bündchen Will Not Be Taking Tom Brady Back ... (Cosmopolitan.com)

Tom Brady has retired from the NFL again and now there's speculation he and Gisele Bündchen will get back together—here's the truth.

[People](https://people.com/sports/gisele-bundchen-sincerely-happy-for-tom-brady-as-he-retires-but-she-moved-on/) that Gisele is “sincerely happy” for Tom but she’s not about to jump back into their relationship. She finds negativity to be toxic and she wants no part of it. “Keeping a positive attitude about Tom and her career is part of what you do as a parent.

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No chance for Tom Brady to get back with Gisele Bündchen, she has ... (MARCA.com)

Even though their lives will be tied together forever through their children, there is reportedly no chance of Tom Brady to reconcile with Gisele Bündchen.

[Tom Brady to reconcile with Gisele Bündchen](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2023/02/02/63daf3e646163fad1d8b458a.html). Here's what the insider told People: "Gisele moved on with her life quite a while ago and is happy about whatever Tom chooses to do with his life now. Keeping a positive attitude about Tom and her career is part of what you do as a parent. She finds negativity to be toxic and she wants no part of it. The source that spoke to People broke down the details of Gisele's decision. Although she wishes the very best to Tom Brady on this new chapter of his life, there is a general feeling that [Gisele Bündchen](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2023/02/01/63da9108268e3e62288b45a6.html) has moved on completely from him.

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How Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Replace Tom Brady? (The New York Times)

Brady claims he is done for good, but it is unclear what that will mean for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Fox broadcast booth and other interested parties.

[Fox signed Brady](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/10/sports/football/tom-brady-fox-deal.html) to a huge contract to join the network’s top N.F.L. Brady, who had plenty of leverage with Tampa Bay, made substantially more money each year he played for the Buccaneers than he did in his time with the Patriots, where he took a number of team-friendly contracts. [told CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/02/sport/tom-brady-robert-kraft-intl-spt/index.html) that he wanted to sign Brady to a one-day contract so he could retire as a member of the Patriots — the team he played for in 20 of his 23 N.F.L. This came shortly after Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, who had called Fox’s top games for two decades, [decamped together](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/16/sports/football/joe-buck-troy-aikman-monday-night-football.html) to ESPN. The Buccaneers sneaked into a divisional title and an appearance in the playoffs despite a losing record this season. Whatever Tampa Bay decides, Brady will linger on the team’s balance sheet. Does Blaine Gabbert, the team’s backup quarterback, get a promotion, or will the team seek a replacement like Jimmy Garoppolo, who is set to enter free agency after six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers? The Buccaneers are already $55 million over the salary cap, according to Brady’s retirement, however, leaves others — notably the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Fox — to ponder their futures. But assuming he is done, they must answer a question all N.F.L. If his decision is not set in stone, they will have to consider whether they want to try to lure him back. In the past, N.F.L.

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Tom Brady's Re-retirement (The Atlantic)

What we witnessed in the past year was the undead phase of Brady's football career. The actual human version of that career ended, possibly, after his Super ...

But in holding on to his career a tick too long, he lost his marriage, he lost his unbroken streak of winning seasons, and he lost—just a little—of the sheen of greatness. But one of his secret weapons was his preternatural ability to know when to bail out of a play, when to get rid of the ball in order to live to fight another down. Why did Brady come back, when the dimming of his star was so clearly going to be the likely result, and when his family didn’t want him to play? When you’ve played the conquering hero each week in front of a stadium full of 70,000 screaming spectators, with tens of millions more living and dying with your every move as they watch you on television, the absence of that adulation, and the diminution of the perceived stakes of your decisions and actions, must be hard to bear—as life on Elba must have been for Napoleon. In this, Brady’s unretirement was more like Michael Jordan’s quasi-forgotten second unretirement, when he came back to play for the Washington Wizards and was … Even if for some reason he decides to forgo his broadcasting job, that’s not likely to happen to Brady. Lemieux came back after nearly four years away to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to the NHL conference finals—and his excuse for retiring in the first place was honorable, or at least exigent: He’d had cancer. Then he endured the first and only losing season of football in his entire life, and a peremptory early playoff exit. Brady allegedly retired because his wife asked him to—and then he defied her wishes by returning to the NFL. And most of them came back to achieve more glory. What we witnessed in the past year was the undead phase of Brady’s football career. In some ways, the undead Brady is not so physically distinguishable from the pre-undead Brady, who even as a young man staggered around outside the pocket like a mummy who had missed too many Pilates classes.

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Patriots will push for Tom Brady to sign one-day deal, Robert Kraft ... (The Washington Post)

The Patriots owner said the organization "will do everything in our power" to have the quarterback officially retire with New England.

He’s a fierce competitor, but he brings love and a great warm feeling to everything he does.” Asked toward the end of the interview of he had any “parting words” for Brady, Kraft said, “Tommy, I’m always here for you. You are a part of our family. He helped the franchise win its first Super Bowl title and went on to win six altogether with New England in nine appearances on the NFL’s biggest stage. The past two seasons in Tampa Bay didn’t bring as much success — and included Brady Running back Emmitt Smith [returned to the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1983306) to bid farewell in 2005 after playing his final two seasons for the Arizona Cardinals. Brady also won three NFL MVP awards over that span, but following reports over his final few seasons in New England of I loved it because his little daughter said — well, both of his kids, they call me RKK — and they said, ‘We miss you. I would have trouble ever believing there would be another one.” [put his name to one](https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2006/08/25/rice-signs-one-day-contract-retires/25884399007/) in 2006 with the San Francisco 49ers, for whom he set NFL receiving records over 16 years before moving on to brief stints with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. He really seemed happy, and they were happy. [growing tensions](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/01/06/a-patriots-breakup-looms-for-tom-brady-bill-belichick-and-robert-kraft-or-does-it/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13) with Coach [Bill Belichick](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/05/tom-bradys-fanatical-aversion-to-injuries-could-be-the-patriots-fatal-flaw-espn-report-says/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13), the quarterback [left the Patriots](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/03/17/tom-brady-signs-tampa-bay-buccaneers/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13) in March 2020 and latched on with the Buccaneers.

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What iconic moment would make a good Tom Brady statue at ... (NBC Sports Boston)

It's probably safe to assume that Tom Brady will have a statue built of him outside Gillette Stadium someday. So, what iconic moment from his Patriots ...

There are a lot of pictures of Brady at a podium or surrounded by a sea of people. Another passionate moment was when Brady grabbed the Lombardi Trophy after the historic comeback over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI and he screamed, Would you like the Brady 'Let's go!' at the end of his run into the stadium?" That to me is a fair encapsulation of who he was as a competitor -- a fiery guy, maniacal. "Would you like to see the Brady on one knee signaling a first down after he juked Brian Urlacher? That to me is Tom Brady.

Tom Brady is retiring... again (Valley Public Radio)

One year to the day after he said he was stepping away from the NFL the first time, quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is retiring again.

SUMMERS: Last May, Fox Sports announced that Brady would be joining them as a TV analyst after his playing career, though we should note that, in his 23-year career, he never went more than three straight years without a Super Bowl appearance. SHAPIRO: The Pats also tweeted three goat emojis, shorthand for greatest of all time, as did many fellow NFL players. BRADY: I was a sixth-round pick. BRADY: Just very grateful for the respect, and I hope I gave the same thing back to you guys. As Brady walked off the field that day, ESPN commentator Troy Aikman took a moment to reflect. But 40 days later, he unretired and came back to play his 23rd season in the NFL.

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