30th January, 2022
Legendary Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady has denied reports he is exiting the NFL after 22 seasons.
In widely quoted report by ESPN, the seven time Super Bowl winner was said to be retiring, citing unidentified sources.
Brady’s company also posted a tweet indicating he’s retiring, and reaction began pouring in from around the world congratulating Brady on his career.
But the tweet was later deleted, and Brady’s agent, Don Yee, said the 44-year-old quarterback would be the only person to accurately express his future.
“I understand the advance speculation about Tom’s future,” Yee said in an email.
“Without getting into the accuracy or inaccuracy of what’s being reported, Tom will be the only person to express his plans with complete accuracy.
“He knows the realities of the football business and planning calendar as well as anybody, so that should be soon.”
His dad, Tom Brady Sr., also told KRON4 News his son isn’t retiring, saying it was a rumour started online.
Brady called Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht to say he has not made a decision, according to two people who spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the conversations.
Brady spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots before moving to Tampa Bay with a two-year deal in March 2020 worth a guaranteed $50 million.
The 44-year-old had previously stated that he planned to play in the NFL until he turned 45, which will be this August, and had hoped to leave after winning another Super Bowl.
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and the NFL’s career leader in numerous passing categories, is under contract with the Buccaneers for 2022.
But he has cited a desire to spend more time with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and three children despite still playing at the top of his game.