NFL-Tom Brady will retire after 22 seasons

Author: Rory Carroll

(Reuters) – Tom Brady, considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history, will retire after 22 seasons and a seven-time Super Bowl record, ESPN reported on Saturday, but the player, his agent and his team have yet to confirm. news.

The 44-year-old spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowls, moving to Tampa Bay and taking the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl tournament.

The amazing news is that Brady has led the league in touchdown passes and passing yards this season and could win his fourth league MVP trophy next month.

Brady’s agent Don Yee told Reuters that people had to wait for Brady to hear his plans directly.

“I understand the advanced speculation about Tom’s future,” Yeek said in an email.

“Without going into the details or inaccuracies of what is being reported, Tom will be the only person who will state his plans in full detail.

“He knows the realities of the football business and planning calendar as well as anyone, so it should be soon.”

The Buccaneers said they could not confirm the news.

“Unfortunately, we are not in a position to know anything about the various reports,” Chris King, head of communications for the team, told Reuters.

“I have nothing to offer at the moment.”

The Buccaneers tried to persuade him to return for another season, but he chose to prioritize his family and health, ESPN reported.

Brady’s father discussed the ESPN report, telling KRON4 News that his son was not retiring.

Brady’s TB12 company appeared to confirm the report in a deleted tweet listing Brady’s accomplishments as he celebrated.

“Thank you for everything,” the tweet said.

In a podcast recorded by the Los Angeles Rams after being eliminated from the Tampa Bay playoffs last weekend, Brady said he was “happy” with his career as he prepared to move away from the game, fueling speculation.

“I said this a few years ago about what relationships are all about,” Brady said.

“It’s not always what I want. It’s what we want as a family. And I’m going to spend a lot of time with them and figure out what’s to come in the future.”

Brady is the father of three children and he and his wife Gisele Bundchen have been building a house together around Miami.

“I’ll know when I find out,” Brady said on the podcast.

“I think for everyone, you know, we can all decompress a little bit. It’s been six months in a row. Football is consumed every day in football. And I think now it’s just a matter of spending some time. My family and some time with my kids.” .

A native of Northern California, who was selected with his 199th chance at the 2000 NFL Draft, is the all-time leader in the league on passing yards, touchdown passes and winning quarterback.

He appeared on a 10 Super Bowl record, won the game’s MVP award five times, and was selected for the 15 Pro Bowl selection by the most in league history.