After 22 unimaginable years as an extraordinary football player, the GOAT Tom Brady decided to walk into the sunset with seven Super Bowls and countless other achievements in his bag. The NFL has now come to a state of shock and unrest after hearing about the news of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback reportedly backing down from NFL.
The quarterback raised the hopes of many fans by emphasizing that his longevity in the league might extend through his 50s. But the shocking news hit the NFL community like a truck. The 44-year-old quarterback has bagged many awards, broke numerous records, and stole countless hearts during his 22-year career.
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Although the quarterback remained positive in his approach and has been a force to reckon with during his games, he still had the dilemma in his head since the start of the season. And his season-ending loss against the Los Angeles Rams just surfaced his inner emotions.
Tom Brady announces retirement
The announcement of his retirement has broken the internet and the NFL Twitter has gone completely bonkers. It is certainly the saddest news for many. But the former Bucs quarterback simply called it quits just because he needed to spend more time with his loved ones.
Thanks for the memories, babe. @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/lCqCVn13tI
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 29, 2022
Lmao Tom Brady just posted this on TikTok 🤣 @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/VnWUIIdrku
— Overtime (@overtime) January 18, 2022
*Tom Brady Retires*
Bucs Fans: pic.twitter.com/s8RsP4Qv3R— Salty Buccaneer (SBLV 🏆✌️)🧂🏴☠️ (@inzomnizak) January 28, 2022
What a career for Tom Brady 🐐 pic.twitter.com/ym8UZEySRB
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 29, 2022
Tom Brady is more likely to make the Super Bowl (45.4%) than Steph Curry is to hit a three point shot (42.9%)
— Nathan Baugh (@nathanbaugh27) January 29, 2022
Tom Brady should be eligible to go into the Hall of Fame THIS YEAR. That’s how great he was. No doubt the greatest of all time.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 29, 2022
🐐PERIOD!! Happy Retirement! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GAME! @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/whEVMDW6CQ
— Cyril Grayson Jr (@cyrilgraysonjr) January 29, 2022
Congrats to the greatest QB to ever lace em up on a helluva career @TomBrady #LFG 🤠🙏🏾
— DEVIN WHITE (@DevinWhite__40) January 29, 2022
Feels like time just stopped for a sec… Congratulations on an outstanding career @TomBrady. Last of a dying breed. #Respect pic.twitter.com/bBKGsfTJDo
— Reggie Wayne (@ReggieWayne_17) January 29, 2022
The best ever. Congratulations bro @TomBrady grateful to have gotten to share the field with you! Much love fam 🐐
— Chris Godwin (@CGtwelve_) January 29, 2022
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 29, 2022
There will quite simply never be anyone else like @TomBrady who will forever be synonymous with winning, dedication, hard work, longevity, teamwork and, oh yes, more winning.
His career will forever be the NFL’s measuring stick.
Good luck to everyone else being measured.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 29, 2022
Recently during an interview, Brady also revealed that his wife, Gisele Bundchen, did not like it when he got hit in the field. And that he needed to provide her with the love that she deserves. Implying his inclination towards retirement.
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Brady started his journey as an accidental quarterback after replacing Drew Bledsoe in 2001. That was the day when fate gave the ball in his hands, and as they as say, the rest is history. His 20 years with the New England Patriots remain the most successful campaign by a quarterback.
Tom Brady is retiring from football after 22 extraordinary seasons, multiple sources tell @JeffDarlington and me.
More coming on https://t.co/rDZaVFhcDQ. pic.twitter.com/6CHWmMlyXg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 29, 2022
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Many of his records are believed to go untouched for eternity and his name will forever remain immortal in the world of NFL.
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