Tom Brady retires today from NFL - here is a brief look to his career

 

Tom Brady is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League (NFL). He has played for the New England Patriots for 20 seasons, leading them to six Super Bowl victories, and he has won seven Super Bowl championships in total, the most by any player in NFL history.

Brady was born on August 3, 1977 in San Mateo, California. He attended the University of Michigan, where he played college football for the Wolverines. Although he was not highly recruited coming out of high school, Brady worked hard to earn playing time and eventually became the starting quarterback.

After college, Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He began his professional career as a backup quarterback, but he quickly rose to prominence when he was named the starter in 2001. In his first season as a starter, he led the Patriots to the Super Bowl, where they defeated the heavily favored St. Louis Rams.

Over the next two decades, Brady established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, leading the Patriots to a record of sustained success. He has won four NFL Most Valuable Player awards and has been selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times. He has also set numerous NFL records, including most touchdown passes in a season, most passing yards in a season, and most career touchdown passes.

In addition to his on-field success, Brady is also known for his leadership and his commitment to preparing himself and his teammates for success. He is known for his strict workout and diet regimen, and he is often referred to as the "GOAT," which stands for "Greatest of All Time."

Despite his success, Brady has faced his share of challenges over the years. In 2008, he suffered a season-ending knee injury, and in the following year, the Patriots missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade. However, Brady bounced back in 2010, leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl once again.

In 2019, Brady became a free agent and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he led them to their first Super Bowl victory in 18 years. He is currently playing for the Buccaneers and continues to be one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL.

Off the field, Brady is known for his philanthropic work and his commitment to helping others. He has worked with a number of organizations, including the Best Buddies International, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

He announced his retirement today. 

 Tom Brady says he is retiring "for good" from football, ending a storied 23-12-month NFL career for the duration of which the star quarterback won seven amazing Bowls and set numerous records.

Brady announced his selection Wednesday on social media, saying he "would not trade a aspect" approximately his career.

Brady, forty-five, additionally announced he become retiring on Feb. 1, 2022, earlier than changing his mind 40 days later and returning to play this past season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

"I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I'd just press record and let you guys know first," Brady said in a video on Twitter. "I won't be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me.