The greatest quarterback of all time and the greatest story in New England sports history will be hanging up his cleats.
According to ESPN, Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after 22 ridiculously successful seasons that saw him develop from a sixth-round pick to a seven-time Super Bowl champion. The level of success Brady, 44, achieved may never be matched. Brady won six Super Bowls as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. He retires after spending the past two seasons in Tampa Bay, where he earned another ring.
Soon after news broke, Brady's agent, Don Yee, issued a statement to ESPN that read, "I understand the advance speculation about Tom's future. Without getting into the accuracy or inaccuracy of what's being reported, Tom will be the only person to express his plans with complete accuracy. He knows the realities of the football business and planning calendar as well as anybody, so that should be soon."
