‘I’m retiring… For good!’ – Tom Brady calls time on legendary NFL career at second attempt

NFL legend Tom Brady has introduced his retirement “for good”.

The 45-year-old, extensively thought to be the best participant within the historical past of the game, initially introduced his retirement in 2022 however then reversed his resolution to play for an additional yr with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Nonetheless, following their season-ending play-off defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, quarterback Brady has now determined to carry to an finish what was a really legendary profession.

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“Good morning, guys. I will get to the purpose: I am retiring. For good,” he stated in a video posted on Twitter.

“I do know the method was a reasonably large deal final time, so once I wakened this morning, I figured I would press file and allow you to guys know first.

“It will not be long-winded. You solely get one super-emotional retirement essay and I used mine up final yr.

“I actually thanks guys a lot. To each single certainly one of you for supporting me. My household, my associates, my team-mates, my rivals… I might go on eternally, there’s too many.

“Thanks, guys, for serving to me reside my absolute dream. I would not change a factor. Love you all.”

Brady made his identify with the New England Patriots, who he joined in 2000, main them to a historic six Tremendous Bowl championship wins within the 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2018 seasons.

He was named the Tremendous Bowl MVP (most beneficial participant) in 4 of these wins.

He ended his 20-year affiliation with the franchise in 2020, signing a two-year cope with Tampa Bay, who he helped to a different Tremendous Bowl success in his first season, once more being named the MVP.

The 31-9 victory over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs made him essentially the most embellished participant in Tremendous Bowl historical past with seven wins.