Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
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Tom Brady announced his retirement from the National Football League, a year after he made the same announcement, but then returned to play another season.
“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time,” Brady said in a 53-second video. “You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year.”
He finishes with numerous NFL records and seven Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and the Buccaneers.
The 45-year old Buccaneers quarterback announced his retirement on the same day last year after playing 22 seasons. Brady returned to the field less than two months after making that announcement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking his 23rd season. The Bucs lost in the playoffs.
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