Tom Brady has officially ended his NFL career, ending any hopes New England Patriots fans had of him returning to the franchise. Brady was set to enter into free agency this month, but has instead decided to walk away from the sport.
The 45-year-old will go down as the greatest to ever play in the NFL, having won seven Super Bowl rings, setting countless records. He had tipped himself to play towards his 50th birthday and even stated earlier this season that he wouldn't be retiring again.
But on Wednesday morning, he issued a statement confirming he would be walking away - for good this time. His announcement came as a surprise to most, considering he was expected to take time away and decide what to do next before making an announcement.
