Tom Brady retires from the NFL and could be a commentator – 01/02/2023 – Sports

Quarterback Tom Brady, one of the greatest football players in history, announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday. He played last season in the NFL, the sport’s professional league, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brady had already decided to stop playing last year, but he backed out 40 days later. This time, he says, the choice is final. He recorded a video and posted it on his Twitter account to communicate the decision.

“When I woke up this morning I realized I should just hit the record button and let you guys know first. I won’t be verbose. You only have one emotional retirement essay and I had mine last year. So I just wanted to say a big thank you to each one of you for supporting me,” he said.

According to ESPN in the United States, the athlete communicated his selection to the Buccaneers in the early hours of this Wednesday morning.

If it’s permanent this time, he shouldn’t be out of work for long. You can sign a contract with the Fox channel, one of those with the rights to broadcast the NFL. The agreement should be worth US$ 375 million (R$ 1.9 billion, at current prices) for ten years. The same offer was already on the table when he wanted to quit in 2022.

Brady also owns a clothing brand, video production company and a method of exercise, nutrition and well-being, the TB12, in reference to the shirt number he wore as a player.

“My family, my friends, my teammates, my opponents… I could go on forever. There are so many I could name. Thank you guys for letting me live my biggest dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. I love you.” , completed.

Brady, ex-husband of Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen, retires as the record holder of Super Bowl titles, the NFL’s decision. There were six achievements, five of them with the New England Patriots and one with the Buccaneers.

He is the league’s all-time leading yards rusher (89,214) and has been named MVP three times, as many times as MVP.