NFL teams believed Tom Brady could still deliver a franchise success if he had shunned retirement to return in 2023, it has been claimed.
On Wednesday, Brady announced his retirement from the NFL after 23 seasons. He won seven Super Bowls over an illustrious career that spanned two decades with the New England Patriots - with whom he led a historic dynasty alongside head coach Bill Belichick and owner Rob Kraft - and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The 45-year-old confirmed his decision in a video posted to social media. It comes exactly one year after he announced his retirement for the first time - only to reverse it 40 days later.
