Tom Brady is retiring after 22 years in the league, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington. While reports emerged Saturday that Brady's decision was not yet made, several sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapaport that the pushback appears to be based on timing, rather than the eventual decision.
The legendary quarterback totaled 84,520 yards, 624 touchdowns and only 203 interceptions across 318 games. During the 2021 campaign which ended with a narrow loss to the Rams in the divisional round, he threw 43 touchdowns and 5,316 yards.
The 44-year-old will finish his career widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time. Brady spent 20 years in New England and just two with Tampa Bay, winning his seventh Super Bowl with the Bucs and his fifth Super Bowl MVP trophy in the 2020 season. He is a three-time NFL MVP, 15-time Pro Bowler and a six-time All Pro.
