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Tom Brady Announces His Retirement from the NFL

Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the NFL.

“I’m retiring for good,” Brady, 45, said in a video posted to Twitter on Wednesday. “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, regarded by many as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, had initially announced his retirement last year before opting to return for another season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Outstanding Achievements

In 2021, Brady won his seventh Super Bowl title when the Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. No other player in league history has appeared in seven Super Bowls.

Brady spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowl titles, before winning another Super Bowl in his first season with Tampa Bay. Throughout his career, he garnered the Super Bowl MVP accolade five times and set NFL records for passing touchdowns and yards.

Brady played college football at the University of Michigan. He started for the Wolverines in his junior and senior seasons, going 20-5.
Brady played college football at the University of Michigan. He started for the Wolverines in his junior and senior seasons, going 20-5.

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Brady grew up in San Mateo, California, and played football, basketball and baseball before joining Michigan.
Brady grew up in San Mateo, California, and played football, basketball and baseball before joining Michigan.

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Despite his successful career at Michigan, Brady was not projected to be a star in the NFL. He was the 199th player taken in the NFL Draft. Many quarterbacks were taken before him.
Despite his successful career at Michigan, Brady was not projected to be a star in the NFL. He was the 199th player taken in the NFL Draft. Many quarterbacks were taken before him.

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Brady started his career backing up Drew Bledsoe. But when Bledsoe was hurt in September 2001, Brady got his chance to shine. He took over as starter and led the Patriots all the way to the Super Bowl.
Brady started his career backing up Drew Bledsoe. When Bledsoe was injured in September 2001, Brady seized the opportunity and led the Patriots to the Super Bowl.
Brady loses the ball after being hit by Oakland's Charles Woodson during an NFL playoff game in January 2002. The Patriots got the ball back and won the game, but the controversial play was heavily debated in the offseason. The "tuck rule" was eventually repealed in 2013.
Brady loses the ball after being hit by Oakland’s Charles Woodson during an NFL playoff game in January 2002. The Patriots recovered and won the game, but the controversial play led to substantial debate in the offseason.
The 2001 season culminated in a Super Bowl victory for Brady and the Patriots in February 2002. They upset the heavily favored St. Louis Rams 20-17. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP, and he became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was 24.
Brady and the Patriots triumphed in the 2001 season, winning the Super Bowl in February 2002 against the heavily favored St. Louis Rams 20-17, making Brady the youngest quarterback to win.

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Brady and the Patriots were back in the Super Bowl in 2004, winning another title over the Carolina Panthers. They repeated the next season with a Super Bowl win over Philadelphia.
Brady and the Patriots returned to the Super Bowl in 2004, securing another title against the Carolina Panthers, and they repeated the feat the following season against Philadelphia.

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Brady and Patriots coach Bill Belichick celebrate after a playoff win in January 2007. The two were together for Brady's entire Patriots career.
Brady and coach Bill Belichick celebrating after a playoff victory in January 2007, a partnership that marked Brady’s entire tenure with the Patriots.

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Brady throws a pass during a game in Cincinnati in October 2007.
Brady executing a pass during a game in Cincinnati in October 2007.
Brady is surrounded by the media in 2007. The Patriots went undefeated in the regular season but lost to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl.
Brady amid media attention in 2007, a season where the Patriots went undefeated yet fell to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl.

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New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck strips the ball from Brady during the Super Bowl in February 2008.
Brady during the Super Bowl in February 2008, where the New York Giants’ Justin Tuck stripped the ball from him.

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Brady leaves the field in 2012 after another Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
Brady exiting the field in 2012 following a Super Bowl loss to the Giants.
Brady kisses his mother, Galynn, after the Patriots defeated Seattle for their fourth Super Bowl title in February 2015.
Brady sharing a moment with his mother, Galynn, after clinching his fourth Super Bowl title against Seattle in February 2015.

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An opposing fan taunts Brady as he takes the field in August 2015. Brady was eventually suspended four games over the "Deflategate" controversy, which involved allegations that the Patriots purposely deflated balls to gain an advantage on offense in an AFC Championship game.
Brady entering the field in August 2015 amid fan taunts, coinciding with his four-game suspension due to the “Deflategate” controversy.
Brady runs onto the field before a game in September 2015.
Brady preparing to enter the field in September 2015.
Brady drops back to pass during a game against Dallas in October 2015.
Brady executing a pass against Dallas in October 2015.
Brady arrives at a federal court to appeal his suspension for "Deflategate."
Brady at a federal court during his appeal related to the “Deflategate” situation.
Brady is tackled by Denver's Aqib Talib in the AFC Championship game in January 2016.
Brady being tackled by Denver’s Aqib Talib during the AFC Championship game in January 2016.

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Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after leading the Patriots to their fifth Super Bowl victory in 2017. The Patriots were trailing 28-3 before pulling off the biggest Super Bowl comeback ever and winning in overtime.
Brady lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after an incredible comeback victory in 2017, trailing 28-3 before winning in overtime.

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Teammate Rob Gronkowski playfully steals Brady's jersey before a Boston Red Sox baseball game in April 2017. Brady had just had his Super Bowl jersey returned by authorities after it had been stolen from the locker room.
Brady’s jersey playfully taken by teammate Rob Gronkowski before a Red Sox game in April 2017.
Brady and his wife, model Gisele Bundchen, attend the Met Gala in New York in 2018. The couple married in 2009.
Brady attending the Met Gala in New York with his wife, Gisele Bundchen, married in 2009.

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Brady celebrates after an overtime win in January 2019 that put that Patriots in the Super Bowl.
Brady celebrating after a thrilling overtime victory in January 2019, securing a Super Bowl berth.

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Brady celebrates with his daughter, Vivian, and his wife, Gisele, after winning his sixth Super Bowl in 2019. In October 2022, Brady and Bundchen announced that they had divorced after 13 years of marriage.
Brady celebrating triumphantly with his daughter and wife after clinching his sixth Super Bowl victory in 2019, with the announcement of their divorce coming in October 2022.
Brady's last game with the Patriots was a playoff loss to Tennessee in January 2020.
Brady’s farewell game with the Patriots resulted in a playoff loss to Tennessee in January 2020.

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Pro golfer Phil Mickelson reads a putt for Brady as they team up for a made-for-TV charity match in May 2020. Mickelson and Brady lost a close match to Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning.
Brady teaming up with Phil Mickelson for a charity match against Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning in May 2020.
Brady throws a pass during a game against Carolina in September 2020. Brady finished the regular season with 40 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions as the Buccaneers went 11-5.
Brady executing a pass against Carolina in September 2020, concluding the regular season with impressive stats.

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New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees congratulates Brady after the Buccaneers defeated Brees' Saints in an NFL playoff game in January 2021. It was the first playoff game in NFL history to feature two starting quarterbacks in their 40s. Both players occupy the top two spots for many of the league's quarterback records.
Brady receiving congratulations from. Drew Brees after their historic playoff game in January 2021 featuring two starting quarterbacks over 40.
Brady celebrates with his teammates in January 2021 after Tampa Bay defeated Green Bay to win the NFC and clinch a spot in the Super Bowl.
Brady and teammates celebrating after winning the NFC Championship and earning a spot in the Super Bowl.

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Brady celebrates at the end of the Buccaneers' win over Kansas City in Super Bowl LV. He was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Brady celebrating post-game victory over Kansas City in Super Bowl LV, receiving the MVP title.

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Brady throws the Vince Lombardi Trophy to teammates as they celebrate their title during a boat parade in Tampa, Florida, in February 2021.
Brady tossing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to celebrating teammates during a festive boat parade in Tampa.

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President Joe Biden laughs at a joke made by Brady, who was visiting the White House along with his Tampa Bay teammates in July 2021. One of Brady's jokes was about those who continue to deny that Biden won the 2020 election.
President Joe Biden sharing a laugh with Brady during a White House visit with Tampa Bay teammates in July 2021.
Brady runs off the field after the Buccaneers defeated his former team, the New England Patriots, in October 2021. It was Brady's first game back in New England since he left the franchise in 2020.
Brady exiting the field post-match against the Patriots in October 2021, marking his return to New England.
Brady throws a pass during a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams in January 2022. The Rams eliminated the Buccaneers 30-27.
Brady delivering a pass during the playoff game against the Rams, resulting in a narrow loss for the Buccaneers.

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Brady celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against Carolina in January 2023. The Buccaneers clinched a postseason berth — and their second straight NFC South title — with a 30-24 win.
Brady in a moment of celebration after scoring a rushing touchdown, leading the Buccaneers to secure their second consecutive NFC South title.

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Brady walks off the field after a playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC Wild Card game in January 2023. The Cowboys won 31-14.
Brady departing the field following a playoff defeat to the Dallas Cowboys in January 2023.

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From left, director Kyle Marvin and cast members Rita Moreno, Brady, Sally Field, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda pose together at the Los Angeles premiere of the film in January 2023.
Brady alongside cast members at the Los Angeles premiere of a film dedicated to his legacy in January 2023.

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