Tom Brady 2023 Plans Might Include Moving Out of Tampa Bay as Bucs GM Clarifies Contract Situation

The return of the Talisman of Tampa Bay for his 23rd campaign has big chances for the Buccaneers to secure another Super Bowl run in 2022. Tom Brady has some unfinished business and may very well achieve it all. The substantial dose of joy also brings in some concern over his future. However, GM Jason Licht has made some clarity over the athlete’s stay in the Bay.

Despite the Bucs’ collective bargaining agreement renovation and salary-cap wizardry over the last 2 weeks, one agreement remains intact; The same one that enables quarterback Tom Brady to become a top free prospect in the offseason. Brady just has one campaign left with Tampa Bay, and he may become a free agent by 2023. As for rumors circulating that he may want to end his career with the San Francisco 49ers, everything seems to be an enigma.

Tom Brady’s chances in 2023

The media asked Buccaneers GM, Jason Licht, at the NFL Owners’ Meet; Questioning if there had been any discussions about elongating Brady’s tender further than this season. To no one’s surprise, he could not even say.

According to Mike Florio of the Pro Football Talk, Licht said to reporters on Monday, “We’re just happy that we have him back. We’ll see where it goes from here. We’re just happy he’s going to be playing for us this year, and we’ll see where it goes.”

According to heavy.com, reporters asked Jason Licht as a follow-up if Tom-Terrific wants to be a free agent after this season. He responded clearly and unambiguously, saying that Brady should ask these questions.

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Tom Brady earns $10,395,588 this year, with a cap charge of $20.27 million. Whether or not he’s on the team, he’ll be getting $24 million against the cap in the year 2023.

More rumors surround the return of Tom Brady

Fans have been speculating about Tom Brady’s actions. During Brady’s retirement and ever since his return, there have also been some speculations that he wanted to play again for the next team, whether it was the 49ers, or in recent times, the Dolphins.

The athlete has reportedly headhunted numerous members to join him in Tampa Bay, implying that he is not considering playing for another team at this time. Tom Brady robbed Rob Gronkowski when he made his way to the Buccaneers in 2020. However, in recent times, the TE’s return in the 2022 season is still undecided.

If Brady will leave the Buccaneers in 2023, it will intrigue fans to see what the Buccaneers’ next move might be. Given the fact that Brady’s contract includes a no-tag clause. So, unless he signs a new contract, he’ll be a free agent in 2023. As of now, the Bucs management will be happy with the return of the GOAT, making the Tampa Bay line-up a legitimate Super Bowl contender for the upcoming 2022 season.

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