Tom Brady Says He's Retiring 'for Good' This Time
Tom Brady is retiring – again. The quarterback announced in a video posted on February 1 that he was stepping away from the NFL “for good” after 23 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Brady informed the team of his retirement on Tuesday, calling time on the “greatest playing career in NFL history.”
Referring to his previous, short-lived retirement, Brady said, “You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year,” before thanking his family, friends, teammates and competitors for allowing him live his “dream”. Credit: Tom Brady via Storyful
Video Transcript
TOM BRADY: Good morning, guys. I'll get to the point right away. I'm retiring, for good. 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. So, I won't be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year.
So I really think you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me. My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there's too many. Thank you, guys, for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn't change a thing. Love you all.
Good morning, guys. I'll get to the point right away. I'm retiring, for good. 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 let you guys know first. So, I won't be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year.
So I really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me. My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors, I could go on forever, there's too many. Thank you, guys, for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn't change a thing. Love you all.
