NFL superstar Tom Brady (44) ends his incredible career.
The seven-time Super Bowl winner is taking his well-deserved football retirement almost exactly 20 years after his first big NFL moment.
A few days ago Brady lost 27:30 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Los Angeles Rams. Reluctant to comment on his future after the playoff exit, the football superstar said: “Honestly guys, I’m thinking about this game. I don’t think of anything five minutes away from this moment. I haven’t put much thought into it yet, take it day by day.”
Now his decision has been made.
Brady has played football in the NFL since 2000, initially for the New England Patriots until 2019, with whom he won the title six times. The quarterback then moved to Tampa and got his seventh Super Bowl ring in 2021. He was honored five times as the most valuable player (MVP) in the Super Bowl.
Sources close to the star say Brady made his decision to retire out of consideration for his family and health.
In December, when asked when he knew it was time to retire, Brady said, “I think I just have to look at each year and see what the situation is like for me, personally and professionally.”
He couldn’t imagine ever not loving football. And he also dares to play another year – in the main round he had the best values for touchdowns, successful passes, pass attempts and yards thrown. But it’s also about what else there is in life. “My kids aren’t getting any younger and I want to make sure they’re getting what they need.”
The oldest player in the league showed that he’s still got it throughout the season and in those final minutes on Sunday, when most Rams fans felt hearts sink into their pants.
Los Angeles had a 24-point lead in the third quarter – and then, 42 seconds before the end, suddenly none. The sensation was tangible, as it was last in the Super Bowl five years ago. Back then, the Brady-led Patriots closed a 25-point deficit to win the championship. Brady is denied that this year.
And now even forever….