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Wilton Jackson

Tom Brady Has Surprisingly Candid Answer on Why He Wouldn’t Choose Football Future for Son

It is hard for some to believe that Tom Brady does not want to come out of retirement.

But after the seven-time Super Bowl champion told Sports Illustrated’s Robin Lundberg that he was “certain” about not playing in the NFL again, he explained why the new phase in his life will be centered around his Fox broadcasting job, his Raiders ownership opportunity and, most importantly, his kids.

Brady is the father of three kids. His son, Jack, is currently a quarterback at his high school. However, as the 45-year-old continues his transition away from the gridiron, Brady told ESPN that he would prefer his eldest son to choose something that he “loves to do” versus attempting to live up to the “crazy expectations” awaiting him on the football field.

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