The New Orleans Saints have waived off kicker Brett Maher before the 2022 NFL season. Maher had been an important fixture for the team as they were recovering from the injury to veteran kicker, Wil Lutz. Maher had a decent outing in the 2021 season. He made 16/18 [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MaheBr01.htm] field goals in the season and went 10/12 on extra points. However, the results were not good enough for the team to retrieve him on the roster for 2022. His brightest performance came against the Saints’ 9-0 shut out win against Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2021 regular season. Maher struck three field goals, which were the only points scored by the Saints, against a rampant side led by the GOAT, Tom Brady. FROM DALLAS COWBOYS TO NEW ORLEANS SAINTS The Cowboys employed Brett Maher for two years 2018, and 2019. He played 29 games for America’s team and went 49-of-66 [https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/brett-maher/8585?season=2018] on field goals and 68-of-69 on extra points. He sat out the 2020 season before making his comeback to the NFL in 2021 with the Saints. Arrested After Playing in Pro Bowl 2022 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-post-pro-bowl-shocker-new-orleans-saints-star-rb-alvin-kamara-arrested-after-playing-in-pro-bowl-2022/?utm_medium=dive_deeper&utm_source=website%2F&utm_campaign=internal_links] After it was clear that Lutz will be out for the season, the Saints went through three kickers: Aldrick Rosas, Cody Parkey, and Brian Johnson. The three, combined [https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/22/saints-rsoter-cuts-brett-maher-nfl-wil-lutz-injury-news/], went 9-for-12 on field-goal attempts and converted 21 of 26 extra points attempted. LUTZ IS A LEGEND Wil Lutz has been a consistent offensive piece for the Saints. Since starting in 2016, he has completed 86.6% of his field goals. When the team needed him most, he was up for the challenge and converted many game-winning opportunities. It is only fair that the team opens up his spot as he plans to make his way back. Lutz was scheduled to come back mid-season 2021. But an issue [https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/26/saints-kicker-wil-lutz-says-he-wont-play-in-2021-after-post-surgery-setback/] during rehab dictated he take more time in recovery. Thus, there was a delay in his comeback, making him sit out the entirety of the season. TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD Sean Payton’s exit from the Saints means the team will look at a completely different leadership scene at the Saints. The foundational pillars for the recent success of the franchise Drew Brees [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/drew-brees/] and Payton were two of. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200828160348/sean-payton.jpg] Both of them are now out; new dawn awaits New Orleans. As per reports [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-reports-new-orleans-saints-have-selected-sean-paytons-successor/], defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will take over the responsibilities of the head coach for the upcoming season. It will be beneficial for continuity, as Allen is already familiar with the complete structure and SOPs of the organization. However, how successful he will be in running the Music City football team. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-reports-new-orleans-saints-have-selected-sean-paytons-successor/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The New Orleans Saints came into existence ahead of the 1967 NFL season after the league granted the city a franchise. They derive the name from the city and a calling card of the city’s culture. i.e. Jazz. The <a href="https://aleteia.org/2018/09/25/song-of-faith-and-jazz-how-the-new-orleans-saints-got-their-name/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">name</a> “Saints” came from the Louis Armstrong melody “When the Saints go marching in.”
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-400766" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201005185319/New-Orleans-Saints-Logo.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
The song is used as chants at the team’s home stadiums, which have changed twice. The Saints made their NFL bow at the Tulane Stadium before moving to the Superdome where they are based even in the 2020 NFL season. 
In the 2005 NFL season, New Orleans had to <a href="https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2020/09/13/saints-flashback-n-o-dealt-empty-and-damaged-dome-2005/5778594002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">play</a> their share of home games in New York’s Giants Stadium, San Antonio’s Alamodome, and the LSU Tigers’ Tiger Stadium. 
In keeping with the Saints theme, the club’s official launch date was on November 1, known as All-Saints day.
The New Orleans Saints entered the ranks of professional football for the 1967 NFL season. Right from their first game, they retained their black and gold colors. The New Orleans Saints endured two decades of failure and couldn’t make a mark. 
They claimed a first divisional title nearly a quarter of a century after making their NFL bow. This didn’t prove to be the kick they needed as they slipped back into oblivion. The <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Saints</a> ended the 90s with a combined 15-33 record in the 1997, 1998, and 1999 NFL seasons. 
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-400769" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201005185516/2-114.jpg" alt="" width="1672" height="945" />
The turn of the century brought about the winds of change for ‘The Black and Gold’. After just a solitary post-season appearance, the franchise has transformed into playoff regulars. 
Led by long time New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and Head Coach Sean Payton led outfit features in the NFC South alongside Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 
The Saints finished their 2020 campaign with a 12-4 record and placed first in the NFC South. Brees led the franchise to a Wild Card Playoffs win vs the Chicago Bears 21-9. However, they fell to their divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-30 in the Divisional Playoffs.


[caption id="attachment_487398" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-487398 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1285851591.jpg" alt="Drew Brees" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts following a play during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Owner Achievements</h2>
Gayle Benson is the owner of the New Orleans Saints and NBA side New Orleans Pelicans. She <a href="https://www.fox8live.com/story/37748530/bensons-will-gayle-benson-named-sole-beneficiary-heirs-and-descendants-cut-out-of-inheritance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">took over</a> the position after her husband Tom Benson died in 2018. 
The businessman <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1985/03/13/sports/sports-people-deal-made-for-saints.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paid</a> $70 million for the team ahead of the 1985 NFL season. 
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Benson's primary aim was to ensure the city had a football team as the previous owners wished to cut their losses. The party interested in the purchase may have moved the team away from its base, which did not sit well with Benson, who took matters into his own hands. 
At the time of the purchase, the Saints had yet to make it past the regular season in 18 attempts. Under Benson, the franchise's fortunes changed as they made it to two playoffs in the next five seasons. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints Achievements</h2>
The New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201002070clt.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">XLIV</a> title for the 2009 NFL season. They beat the Indianapolis Colts - to follow up their maiden Conference Championship win and bring football's biggest prize to the state of Louisiana for the first time. 
Besides the solitary Vincent Lombardi Trophy triumph, the franchise has claimed the divisional title eight times. Furthermore, they have made it to the playoffs 13 times, with eight of these appearances coming after Drew Brees signed with the team ahead of the 2006 NFL season. 
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Their stronghold on the NFC South since 2002 exhibits the formidable unit they are. Despite sustained dominance in the new millennium, the New Orleans Saints are yet to produce a regular-season NFL MVP winner. 
Nine individuals associated with the New Orleans Saints are part of the Pro Football <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/heroes-of-the-game/franchises/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hall of Fame</a>. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints Logo</h2>
The New Orleans Saints' logo has changed in the NFL seasons that they have been in football. However, the central theme signifying the Fleur-de-lis.
For 33 years from 1967 to 1999, the Fleur-de-lis was black with a tracing of white within the structure. 
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In the year 2000, the New Orleans Saints introduced their primary color gold to replace the huge chunk of black in the middle. 
The dark shade of gold became brighter ahead of the 2002 NFL season. After nine seasons with the crest, the Saints lightened the logo further in 2012. Ahead of the 2017 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints introduced their fifth logo. It featured a unique tinge of gold previously unseen on their logos. 

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints 2022 Sponsors</h2>
BlockParty, a fan-focused hospitality and entertainment company entered into an exclusive agreement to become the official tailgate and hospitality partner of the Saints. The company will offer a limited three-game release of pre-game hospitality options to Saints fans. Additionally, the New Orleans Saints also have a tie-up with Window World.
Not to mention, the Invisalign brand was named official Clear Aligner Sponsor of the NFL and by extension, the New Orleans Saints. SeatGeek was also named as the Primary Ticketing platform of two New Orleans entities, the Saints and the Pelican.

<h2 style="text-align: center">New Orleans Saints 2022 Roster Foundation</h2>
 The roster comprises three quarterbacks, five running backs, six wide receivers, three tight ends, eight offensive linemen, nine defensive linemen, five linebackers, eleven defensive backs, and three special teams players. 

<table style="height: 2385px" width="537">
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<td>Quarterbacks</td>
<td>#16 Ian Book

#14 Andy Dalton

#2 Jameis Winston</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Running Backs</td>
<td>#5 Mark Ingram II

#34 Tony Jones Jr.

#41 Alvin Kamara

#33 Abram Smith

#24 Dwayne Washington</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wide Receivers</td>
<td>#87 Kawaan Baker

#1 Marquez Callaway

#84 Dai'Jean Dixon

#80 Jarvis Landry

#85 Kirk Merritt

#12 Chris Olave

#10 Tre'Quan Smith

#13 Michael Thomas

#11 Deonte Harty

#89 Rashid Shaheed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tight Ends</td>
<td>#7 Taysom Hill

#88 J.P. Holtz

#83 Juwan Johnson

#44 Lucas Krull

#82 Adam Trautman

#81 Nick Vannett</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Offensive Linemen</td>
<td>#72 Nick Martin

#78 Erik McCoy

#51 Cesar Ruiz

#68 Josh Andrews

#75 Andrus Peat

#74 James Hurst

#62 Derrick Kelly II

#66 Lewis Kidd

#64 Derek Schweiger

#76 Calvin Throckmorton

#70 Trevor Penning

#65 Khalique Washington</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defensive Linemen</td>
<td>#54 Taco Charlton

#92 Marcus Davenport

#96 Carl Granderson

#94 Cameron Jordan

#90 Tanoh Kpassagnon

#60 Niko Lalos

#98 Payton Turner

#97 Malcolm Roach

#57 Josh Black

#95 Albert Huggins

#59 Jordan Jackson

#93 David Onyemata

#91 Kentavius Street

#99 Shy Tuttle</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Linebackers</td>
<td>#53 Zack Baun

#56 Demario Davis

#50 Andrew Dowell

#55 Kaden Elliss

#40 Chase Hansen

#45 Nephi Sewell

#20 Pete Werner

#58 Eric Wilson

#47 Jon Bostic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defensive Back</td>
<td>#29 Paulson Adebo

#23 Marshon Lattimore

#43 Quenton Meeks

#21 Bradley Roby

#27 Alontae Taylor

#26 P.J. Williams

#37 Brian Allen

#39 DaMarcus Fields

#22 C.J. Gardner-Johnson

#48 J.T. Gray

#35 Vincent Gray</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Special Team</td>
<td>#3 Wil Lutz

#49 Zach Wood

#4 Blake Gillikin</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">2022 Charity</h2>
There are several Player Foundations rooted towards community service including the Brees Dream Foundation that comes in with a mission to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and opportunities for children and families. Furthermore, the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation transformed its Holiday Relief Initiative to safely feed families during COVID-19.
Not to mention, the Saints use the Ascend Fundraising Solutions platform to allow fans an opportunity to donate to local charitable organizations by participating in an electronic 50/50 raffle. At each game, half of the net proceeds collected will benefit a designated cause.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
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<tbody>
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<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1966</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Gayle Benson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Ben Hales</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Dennis Allen</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">Mickey Loomis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">Mercedes-Benz Superdome</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">New Orleans, Louisiana</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">Invisalign, Blockparty, Seat Geek, ReplyBuy, Window World, Budlight, COX, Coca-Cola</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League championships (1)

Super Bowl championships (1)

2009 (XLIV)

Conference championships (1)

NFC: 2009

Division championships (9)

NFC West: 1991, 2000

NFC South: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">New Orleans Saints: <a href="https://www.neworleanssaints.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.neworleanssaints.com</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The New Orleans Saints came into existence ahead of the 1967 NFL season after the league granted the city a franchise. They derive the name from the city and a calling card of the city’s culture. i.e. Jazz. The name “Saints” came from the Louis Armstrong melody “When the Saints go marching in.” The song is used as chants at the team’s home stadiums, which have changed twice. The Saints made their NFL bow at the Tulane Stadium before moving to the Superdome where they are based even in the 2020 NFL season.  In the 2005 NFL season, New Orleans had to play their share of home games in New York’s Giants Stadium, San Antonio’s Alamodome, and the LSU Tigers’ Tiger Stadium.  In keeping with the Saints theme, the club’s official launch date was on November 1, known as All-Saints day. The New Orleans Saints entered the ranks of professional football for the 1967 NFL season. Right from their first game, they retained their black and gold colors. The New Orleans Saints endured two decades of failure and couldn’t make a mark. They claimed a first divisional title nearly a quarter of a century after making their NFL bow. This didn’t prove to be the kick they needed as they slipped back into oblivion. The Saints ended the 90s with a combined 15-33 record in the 1997, 1998, and 1999 NFL seasons.  The turn of the century brought about the winds of change for ‘The Black and Gold’. After just a solitary post-season appearance, the franchise has transformed into playoff regulars.  Led by long time New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and Head Coach Sean Payton led outfit features in the NFC South alongside Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Saints finished their 2020 campaign with a 12-4 record and placed first in the NFC South. Brees led the franchise to a Wild Card Playoffs win vs the Chicago Bears 21-9. However, they fell to their divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-30 in the Divisional Playoffs. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA &#8211; NOVEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts following a play during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 15, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Owner Achievements Gayle Benson is the owner of the New Orleans Saints and NBA side New Orleans Pelicans. She took over the position after her husband Tom Benson died in 2018.  The businessman paid $70 million for the team ahead of the 1985 NFL season.  Benson&#8217;s primary aim was to ensure the city had a football team as the previous owners wished to cut their losses. The party interested in the purchase may have moved the team away from its base, which did not sit well with Benson, who took matters into his own hands.  At the time of the purchase, the Saints had yet to make it past the regular season in 18 attempts. Under Benson, the franchise&#8217;s fortunes changed as they made it to two playoffs in the next five seasons.  New Orleans Saints Achievements The New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl XLIV title for the 2009 NFL season. They beat the Indianapolis Colts &#8211; to follow up their maiden Conference Championship win and bring football&#8217;s biggest prize to the state of Louisiana for the first time.  Besides the solitary Vincent Lombardi Trophy triumph, the franchise has claimed the divisional title eight times. Furthermore, they have made it to the playoffs 13 times, with eight of these appearances coming after Drew Brees signed with the team ahead of the 2006 NFL season.  Their stronghold on the NFC South since 2002 exhibits the formidable unit they are. Despite sustained dominance in the new millennium, the New Orleans Saints are yet to produce a regular-season NFL MVP winner.  Nine individuals associated with the New Orleans Saints are part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  New Orleans Saints Logo The New Orleans Saints&#8217; logo has changed in the NFL seasons that they have been in football. However, the central theme signifying the Fleur-de-lis. For 33 years from 1967 to 1999, the Fleur-de-lis was black with a tracing of white within the structure.  In the year 2000, the New Orleans Saints introduced their primary color gold to replace the huge chunk of black in the middle.  The dark shade of gold became brighter ahead of the 2002 NFL season. After nine seasons with the crest, the Saints lightened the logo further in 2012. Ahead of the 2017 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints introduced their fifth logo. It featured a unique tinge of gold previously unseen on their logos.  New Orleans Saints 2022 Sponsors BlockParty, a fan-focused hospitality and entertainment company entered into an exclusive agreement to become the official tailgate and hospitality partner of the Saints. The company will offer a limited three-game release of pre-game hospitality options to Saints fans. Additionally, the New Orleans Saints also have a tie-up with Window World. Not to mention, the Invisalign brand was named official Clear Aligner Sponsor of the NFL and by extension, the New Orleans Saints. SeatGeek was also named as the Primary Ticketing platform of two New Orleans entities, the Saints and the Pelican. New Orleans Saints 2022 Roster Foundation  The roster comprises three quarterbacks, five running backs, six wide receivers, three tight ends, eight offensive linemen, nine defensive linemen, five linebackers, eleven defensive backs, and three special teams players.   Quarterbacks #16 Ian Book #14 Andy Dalton #2 Jameis Winston  Running Backs #5 Mark Ingram II #34 Tony Jones Jr. #41 Alvin Kamara #33 Abram Smith #24 Dwayne Washington  Wide Receivers #87 Kawaan Baker #1 Marquez Callaway #84 Dai&#8217;Jean Dixon #80 Jarvis Landry #85 Kirk Merritt #12 Chris Olave #10 Tre&#8217;Quan Smith #13 Michael Thomas #11 Deonte Harty #89 Rashid Shaheed  Tight Ends #7 Taysom Hill #88 J.P. Holtz #83 Juwan Johnson #44 Lucas Krull #82 Adam Trautman #81 Nick Vannett  Offensive Linemen #72 Nick Martin #78 Erik McCoy #51 Cesar Ruiz #68 Josh Andrews #75 Andrus Peat #74 James Hurst #62 Derrick Kelly II #66 Lewis Kidd #64 Derek Schweiger #76 Calvin Throckmorton #70 Trevor Penning #65 Khalique Washington  Defensive Linemen #54 Taco Charlton #92 Marcus Davenport #96 Carl Granderson #94 Cameron Jordan #90 Tanoh Kpassagnon #60 Niko Lalos #98 Payton Turner #97 Malcolm Roach #57 Josh Black #95 Albert Huggins #59 Jordan Jackson #93 David Onyemata #91 Kentavius Street #99 Shy Tuttle  Linebackers #53 Zack Baun #56 Demario Davis #50 Andrew Dowell #55 Kaden Elliss #40 Chase Hansen #45 Nephi Sewell #20 Pete Werner #58 Eric Wilson #47 Jon Bostic  Defensive Back #29 Paulson Adebo #23 Marshon Lattimore #43 Quenton Meeks #21 Bradley Roby #27 Alontae Taylor #26 P.J. Williams #37 Brian Allen #39 DaMarcus Fields #22 C.J. Gardner-Johnson #48 J.T. Gray #35 Vincent Gray  Special Team #3 Wil Lutz #49 Zach Wood #4 Blake Gillikin  2022 Charity There are several Player Foundations rooted towards community service including the Brees Dream Foundation that comes in with a mission to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and opportunities for children and families. Furthermore, the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation transformed its Holiday Relief Initiative to safely feed families during COVID-19. Not to mention, the Saints use the Ascend Fundraising Solutions platform to allow fans an opportunity to donate to local charitable organizations by participating in an electronic 50/50 raffle. At each game, half of the net proceeds collected will benefit a designated cause. Achievements and History  Founded 1966  Owner Gayle Benson  CEO Ben Hales  Head Coach Dennis Allen  General Manager Mickey Loomis  Stadium Mercedes-Benz Superdome  Location New Orleans, Louisiana  Sponsors Invisalign, Blockparty, Seat Geek, ReplyBuy, Window World, Budlight, COX, Coca-Cola  Championships League championships (1) Super Bowl championships (1) 2009 (XLIV) Conference championships (1) NFC: 2009 Division championships (9) NFC West: 1991, 2000 NFC South: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020  Official Website New Orleans Saints: www.neworleanssaints.com

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Who is Tom Brady? Tom Brady is regarded as one of the NFL&#8217;s greatest quarterbacks of all time. He has won the most Super Bowls in NFL history and is considered one of the biggest steals in NFL Draft history. The New England Patriots drafted the Michigan prospect at 199th overall in the 2000 NFL draft. He stayed with the New England Patriots for 20 seasons, winning several divisional titles, nine AFC Championships, and seven Super Bowls. However, he left the Patriots and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2020 NFL season. GLENDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; DECEMBER 25: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepares for a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 25, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) After leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl LV trophy in 2021, Brady signed a 2-year extension with Tampa Bay. He retired after the 2021-2022 NFL campaign, following his Divisional Round loss against the Los Angeles Rams. However, he decided to return to the league after just 40 days. Alas, last year in 2023, Tom Brady said goodbye to his professional football career through a short but heart-warming clip. Now, he enjoys his time with his family and focuses on off-gridiron ventures. Tom Bradyâ€™s early life and family Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born in the state of California, in the city of San Mateo. He is the fourth child of Galynn Patricia and Thomas Brady Sr, before which they had three daughters. He was raised as a Catholic and belonged to a family of mixed ethnicities. While Brady is Irish from his father&#8217;s side, his mother belongs to a diverse ancestry of Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Poland. His father often jokingly calls himself the &#8216;Original Tom Brady&#8217;. Laying the foundation of an insurance company, the father of four transferred his work ethic and his zest to continue on the path of victory to his son. Brady Jr&#8217;s mother Galynn has always been known as the pillar of strength in his more than 2 decade-long career. She suffered through extremely tough times during her diagnosis of breast cancer but was quick to recover in 2017. His parents still live together in his childhood home back in California. As a child, Brady was raised in an extremely competitive environment with three sisters- Maureen, Julie, and Nancy. Maureen is the oldest of them all and remained inclined toward the sports world as well. She earned a name for herself by being the All-Star American softball pitcher at Fresno State. While she shifted her career path to nursing soon after, her sisters surely followed her into the game of softball. Nancy moved on from the sport to become a Public Health Technical Advisor. Julie, the sister who shares the closest bond with Tom Brady, married former Boston Red Sox player Kevin Youkilis. Currently, all three of them are busy raising their kids and living with their families, rarely gaining an opportunity to have a get-together. DEC 7 2005 New York New York U S K46126JBB 2005 Si Sportsman of The Year Celebration Time Warner Center New York City 12 06 2005 2005 Tom Brady New England Patriots Quarterback and Sportsman of The Year With Parents PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY ZUMAba9_ 20051207_gaf_ba9_075 Copyright xJohnxBarrettx Concerning his education, young Brady graduated from Junipero Serra High School in the year 1995. He was known to be passionate about various sports from his school days, including Basketball, Baseball, and his future goal- Football. Tom Brady ended up securing 3702 yards and 31 touchdowns in his high school career. He went to the University of Michigan after completing his initial schooling, where he got a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. There he gave up the opportunity to pursue professional baseball and focused on his football journey. Brady always credits Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers to be the massive reason behind his passion for the sport. That is what led him to continue with football despite not getting a chance to play in his University team for almost 2 years. Yet, after joining the side, the Quarterback secured 4773 passing yards and 30 TD passes in his college career. He led the Michigan Wolverines to become a strong side, remaining a squad member that grabbed the victory in the 1997 National Championship. While Brady was a known name in the college football world, he still entered the NFL only as the 199th pick of the draft. He was picked in the sixth round in 2000 by the New England Patriots. Astonishingly, he did not have a lot of hype surrounding him in his initial entry into the National Football League. Brady was the seventh QB to get selected that year. Yet, his long-time team Patriots recognized some passion and determination in him to make Brady a part of their squad despite hosting enough talent for the season. Tom Brady&#8217;s personal life Tom Brady&#8217;s dating life has been under the limelight since he rose to fame in the NFL arena. More often than not, it is his ex-wife Gisele BÃ¼ndchen who is associated with the football legend. There have been a couple of actresses Tom Brady had dated before her. One of the prominent names is the &#8216;Sex and the City&#8217; star, Bridget Moynahan. They dated for more than a couple of years, and during this period, the actress was spotted with Brady on many occasions. These included the victory party after the New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII, the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscars party, and the 2006 Met Gala. Alas! The couple split in December 2006, and Brady started dating BÃ¼ndchen. However, the following year, Moynahan announced that she was three months pregnant with Tom Brady&#8217;s child. Their son, John &#8220;Jack&#8221; Edward Thomas Moynahan, was born on August 22, 2007. Since then, Brady and Moynahan have been co-parenting Jack. The eldest son of Brady shares many traits with the superstar former quarterback. He enjoys playing many sports, including football and basketball. Gisele BÃ¼ndchen has also been a vital part of his upbringing. Eventually, Tom Brady married Gisele BÃ¼ndchen in 2009. They got married twice &#8211; the first ceremony was carried out at St. Monica Catholic Church in California and the second ceremony was at BÃ¼ndchen&#8217;s Costa Rica home. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MAY 06: Tom Brady (L) and Gisele Bundchen attend the Costume Institute Gala for the &#8220;PUNK: Chaos to Couture&#8221; exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images) In June 2009, the supermodel announced that they were expecting their first child together, Benjamin Brady. Unlike his older brother, Benjamin isn&#8217;t much fond of sports. However, now and then he indulges in the game of football. In 2012, they were blessed with a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady. She is a fan of many sports, prominently, tennis and horse riding. Despite the love and support they showcased each other, the couple separated ways in October 2022. This was after Tom Brady returned to the NFL arena following his retirement earlier that year. The couple announced that their children are their utmost priority, and they will work together as parents to ensure that they receive love and attention. After Brady and BÃ¼ndchen&#8217;s divorce, there were speculations about who the NFL legend might be dating next. Rumors aired of Tom Brady being involved with Russian model Irina Shayk. Per Page Six, the pair returned to Brady&#8217;s Los Angeles home after he picked Shayk up at Hotel Bel-Air last year. Similar speculations surrounded the duo from time to time. But nothing was confirmed from either of the parties. Just more than a week back, Us reported how the two have met several times a week and a source revealed that both Brady and Shayk are trying to maintain a relationship out of the public eye. Tom Brady&#8217;s net worth in 2024 The former NFL quarterback has a whopping net worth of $300 million and a salary of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has been able to accumulate this lucrative wealth because of the glorious NFL career he has had. Apart from the football gridiron, Brady also owns several businesses and has numerous investments. During his time with the New England Patriots (2000 to 2019), Tom Brady was estimated to have earned $235 million in salary and bonuses, adding up to $350 million earned over his time with the New England Patriots. After this, when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he signed a $50 million contract, and then $15 million more was added to this in 2022. In the same year, Forbes listed Tom Brady as the highest-paid NFL player with $30 million in earnings on the field and $45 million through endorsements and business deals. Additionally, as a football player, Tom Brady boasted many prominent endorsement collaborations. These included companies like Hertz, Subway, Under Armour, and more. NFL, American Football Herren, USA Preseason-Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL player Tom Brady on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&amp;T Stadium. Arlington AT&amp;T Stadium Texas USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xTimxHeitmanx 20230826_tbs_sh2_298 Apart from being a phenomenal football player, Tom Brady also has great business skills. He began his brand â€˜TB12â€™ and also became a major investor in the cryptocurrency platform FTX. Sadly, this company went bankrupt and Brady lost somewhere between $40 million and $100 million. Tom Brady has also been a part of the NFT platform company â€˜Autographâ€™ as an investor. The world of media saw him as an investor as well through â€˜199 Productions.â€™ In sports dynamics, Tom Brady bought a small stake in the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA from Mark Davis in 2023. The year 2023 also witnessed him shaking hands with Knighthead Capital Management LLC on August 3. Thus, becoming a minority owner at English club Birmingham City F.C. Furthermore, he is a part of the ownership team for the Major League Pickleball, and his clothing company has a collaboration deal with Hertz Team JOTA, Knighthead&#8217;s World Endurance Championship racing team. His podcast Let&#8217;s Go! also plays a role in his updated net worth in 2024. Tom Brady&#8217;s career records As perÂ NFL.com, Tom Brady in his career completed 7,753 passes in 12,050 attempts, covering a mammoth 89,214 yards for 649 passing touchdowns in a completion rating of 64.3%. Brady in his 23 seasons as a quarterback, qualified for the postseason 20 times. According to Pro-Football-Reference, Tom Brady has played a total of 48 playoff games in his NFL career. The quarterback tossed 1200 passes in 1,921 attempts for 13,400 yards scoring 88 touchdowns. Given his prowess on the gridiron, he holds several records to his name. These includeâ€” The All-Time Leader in passing yards (89,214) and touchdown passes (649), the most QB wins to start a career (251), ranks all-time in Pro Bowls (15), and the most Super Bowl MVP awards (5). In the postseason, Tom Brady grabs the leads in most appearances (20), the most game started (48), total victories (35), most Super Bowl appearances (10), most Super Bowl wins (7), most game-winning drives (14), most fourth-quarter comebacks (9). SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA &#8211; DECEMBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up on the sidelines prior to the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Moreover, he has concluded his career undefeated against four franchises: Dallas Cowboys (7-0), Minnesota Vikings (6-0), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-0), and New England Patriots (1-0). As Tom Brady boasts several records to his name, one such feat was surpassed by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. During their game against the Bills in the 2024 playoffs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes made their 16th career playoff touchdown together. This helped them break the previous record of 14 touchdowns held by Tom Brady and former TE Rob Gronkowski. Tom Brady&#8217;s NFL journey &#8211; coaches and teams In his over two-decade-long career, Tom Brady played for only two teams- the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While he spent 20 years with the New England Patriots, he ended his career in 2022 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time with the Patriots, the Quarterback revealed feeling lucky to have played under the &#8220;greatest coach in the NFL.&#8221; He was referring to the most experienced presence in the league and a person who is a constant name besides Brady- Bill Belichick. The coach and QB share a strong bond, which brought their side 17 Divisional titles besides the Super Bowl success. The Head Coach of the New England side played the most crucial role in his career. Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady during a match at NRG Stadium. Image credit: Getty Another coach who was closely connected with Tom Brady was Josh McDaniels. He worked as the Patriots&#8217; Quarterback&#8217;s coach and Offensive Coordinator from 2004-08 and 2012-19. Brady often refers to McDaniels as his &#8220;Brother for life,&#8221; reflecting on the massive role the offense expert played in his journey. At last, it was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Brady&#8217;s era who played a crucial role in his comeback. It was none other than Bruce Arians with whom the QB won his last Super Bowl, adding a star to the coaching legacy of Arians. The time with the New England Patriots saw Tom Brady at his peak. He became the most successful QB in the NFL under this side, also securing most Super Bowl victories for any side under a single Quarterback and Coach duo. How many Super Bowl wins does Tom Brady have? The NFL legend Tom Brady went on to win 6 Super Bowl titles (XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LII) with Bill Belichick as his coach under the Patriots. His time in Buccaneers&#8217; camp, though short, witnessed Tom Brady registering another Super Bowl title (LV) to his name under coach Arians. From his 7 SBs, he won the first Lombardi trophy against the Los Angeles Rams in 2002 with a score of 20-17. In 2004 and 2005, he grabbed back-to-back trophies against the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles respectively. His fourth title came after a long gap of ten years in 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks, after which he soon grabbed the fifth title in 2017 against the Atlanta Falcons. The final trophy with the Patriots for Brady came against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2019 season. Later, he bid adieu to the NFL world with his last trophy in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom Brady&#8217;s retirement from the NFL and life after retirement The NFL G.O.A.T. retired on February 1, 2023, again. In 2022, he first announced his retirement but only to return 40 days later. However, last year, Tom Brady, through a social media post, announced, &#8220;Good morning, guys. I&#8217;ll get to the point right away. I&#8217;m retiring. For good.&#8221; Elaborating on the same, he thanked his family, friends, and fans and mentioned how he already made a &#8220;super emotional retirement essay.&#8221; Thus, this time, it won&#8217;t be long-winded. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Oldham/Shutterstock (14050463h) Birmingham City investor Tom Brady Birmingham City v Leeds United, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Football, St. Andrew s Stadium, Birmingham, UK &#8211; 12 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use is limited to 120 images, with no video emulation. No use in betting, games, or single club/league/player publications. Birmingham City v Leeds United, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Football, St. Andrew s Stadium, Birmingham, UK &#8211; 12 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use Tom Brady has been a busy man ever since his exit from the NFL gridiron. He has been involved in all imaginable fields, touching sports and other domains. In September 2023, Brady joined hands with Delta Airlines as a partner, wanting to invest in teamwork tools for more than 90,000 employees. He also got involved in the sports field once more, outside the spectrum of a player this time around. After grabbing partial ownership in the WNBA&#8217;s Aces in March 2023, Brady showed interest in becoming a part of the NFL team LV Raiders as a part owner. Away from this, he also joined the ownership deal of the soccer team Birmingham City FC alongside a team in an electric boat racing league, all set to begin in 2024. His retirement phase sees him continuing as a partner with Hertz, running his Brady Brand apparel company, the TB12 fitness brand, his own production company, and his NFT Company- Autograph. Besides, Sports Illustrated in 2022 also highlighted how Brady signed a 10-year deal with Fox Sports for a whopping $375 million. He would take on the role of an NFL analyst. This will allow him to add $37.5 million to his net worth annually for the next decade starting from Fall 2024. Tom Brady&#8217;s list of awards and honors 5x Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV) 3x NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017) 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009) 15x Pro Bowl (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009-2018, 2021) 3x First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017) 3x Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016, 2021) 5x NFL passing touchdowns leader (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021) 4x NFL passing yards leader (2005, 2007, 2017, 2021) 2x NFL passer rating leader (2007, 2010) AP Male Athlete of the Year 2x Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, 2021) Bert Bell Award (2007) Tom Brady&#8217;s foundation and charity Like most sports personalities, NFL superstar Tom Brady has set up a foundation in 2015 under his name. He used his jersey number to help popularize the foundation. This is the TB12 Foundation, which has the mission to inspire and educate athletes to excel in sports as well as in life. Through the initiative, Brady hopes to continue to empower at-risk athletes to overcome economic or health-related obstacles to reach performance goals. There are 6 other charities that the QB is associated with- Best Buddies International, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, Capital One The Match, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Kaboom, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. How to contact Tom Brady? Instagram-Â @tombrady Twitter-Â @TomBrady Official Website:Â https://tb12sports.com/  Name Â Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr.  Born Â August 3, 1977  Place of Birth Â San Mateo, California  Nationality Â American  College Â University of Michigan  Parents Â Galynn Patricia and Thomas Brady Sr  Height Â 6ft 4 in (1.93 m)  Weight Â 225 lbs (102 kg)  Wife Â Ex-wife Gisele BÃ¼ndchen  Kids Â 3 (John &#8216;Jack&#8217; Edward Thomas Moynahan, Benjamin Rein, and Vivian Lake)  NFL Draft Â 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 199  Position in NFL Â Quarterback  NFL Team Â New England Patriots (2000-2019), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022)  Shows and Podcasts Â Let&#8217;s Go!  40 Yard dash Time Â 5.17 seconds  Touchdowns Â 677  Super Bowl Â 7  Pro Bowls Â 15  All Pros Â 3

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