<body><div><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" scrolling="no" src="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1167-around-the-nfl-29915968/?embed=true&amp;keyid=EditorialPlayer" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0PGQsc_0kYkQAoz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0PGQsc_0kYkQAoz00" width="650" height="365" ><figcaption><cite> Photo: Getty Images </cite></figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback <a href="https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-01-23-tom-brady-addresses-nfl-future-offseason-decision/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Brady </a> announced he's "retiring for good" after 23 NFL seasons in a video shared on his Twitter account Wednesday (February 1). Brady, 45, had <a href="https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-02-01-tom-brady-officially-announces-retirement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> previously announced his retirement </a> last offseason before announcing his decision to return several weeks later. "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 it won't be long winded," Brady said. "You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year so, really, thank you guys so much 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. I love you all." <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ <a href="https://t.co/j2s2sezvSS" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS </a> — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady/status/1620772095889403905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote> Numerous fellow athletes and fans shared their reactions to Brady's retirement announcement Wednesday morning. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Greatest of All Time. No question, no debate. It’s been an honor and a privilege. 🐐 PS - The newly retired group meets on the golf course every morning at 10am. Drinks are on the new guy, so bring your wallet. <a href="https://t.co/rjPx7bQa6u" rel="nofollow"> https://t.co/rjPx7bQa6u </a> — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) <a href="https://twitter.com/JJWatt/status/1620781231196770304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a> on an unbelievable career. It was fun to watch! <a href="https://t.co/zkobgugR52" rel="nofollow"> https://t.co/zkobgugR52 </a> — Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) <a href="https://twitter.com/derekjeter/status/1620779582310993920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> cut his career in half and <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a> would make the NFL Hall of Fame TWICE 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/PpB4BOZJlf" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/PpB4BOZJlf </a> — Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonteStallworth/status/1620781255582453760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> . <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a> walking off the field for the final time. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/gv5PmG7Qsm" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/gv5PmG7Qsm </a> — NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1620782428297248768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Thanks for pushing me everyday this season mentally and physically to get back on the field. I'm glad I was able to take the field with you one last time! Enjoy retirement, don't dog me too much in the booth. Love ya man! <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a><a href="https://t.co/Q3G5eoTJgc" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/Q3G5eoTJgc </a> — Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66) <a href="https://twitter.com/sinjen66/status/1620784497485840384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a> !!! 🐐 🐐 🐐 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/goat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> #goat </a><a href="https://t.co/ngsSzGpBDn" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/ngsSzGpBDn </a> — Jason McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonMcCourty/status/1620789086893268993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> This is how long Tom Brady has dominated the game of football: NCAA Football 99 → Madden 23 <a href="https://t.co/B3yxLM8BRA" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/B3yxLM8BRA </a> — FanDuel (@FanDuel) <a href="https://twitter.com/FanDuel/status/1620789947711234050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Should this morning’s retirement announcement truly be the end of <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a> ’s illustrious career, 2028 is a year worth noting. <a href="https://t.co/w6xIaYKDe2" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/w6xIaYKDe2 </a> — Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF/status/1620781555525521408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> After 23 seasons, Tom Brady is calling it a career 👏 <a href="https://t.co/Dn7dEm1SjE" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/Dn7dEm1SjE </a> — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1620781620801175553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I got to witness greatness daily for years and I’m thankful for that 🐐 <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBrady?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @TomBrady </a><a href="https://t.co/DF3llCfFgj" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/DF3llCfFgj </a> — Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealLoganRyan/status/1620782591896072193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> From <a href="https://twitter.com/gmfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> @GMFB </a> (in a hotel room in Mobile): Tom Brady walks away. <a href="https://t.co/hEGuQaos48" rel="nofollow"> pic.twitter.com/hEGuQaos48 </a> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1620786786535366656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Man retired on Panama City Beach. The dream. <a href="https://t.co/5IqmsMYSc5" rel="nofollow"> https://t.co/5IqmsMYSc5 </a> — Bunkie Perkins (@BunkiePerkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/BunkiePerkins/status/1620774712363339777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I’m still not buying it. I’ll believe it when I see it <a href="https://t.co/Y9r0TU0WRJ" rel="nofollow"> https://t.co/Y9r0TU0WRJ </a> — Unbiased Ev (@DoubleVodkaDon) <a href="https://twitter.com/DoubleVodkaDon/status/1620794696305111040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow"> February 1, 2023 </a></blockquote><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Brady was set to become a free agent this offseason if he decided to continue his NFL career. The San Mateo native has a massive contract to become FOX Sports ' lead NFL analyst beginning after the conclusion of his playing career. Brady signed with the Buccaneers during the 2020 offseason following 20 seasons with the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-11-30-tom-brady-could-return-to-new-england-patriots-report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New England Patriots </a> , which included six Super Bowl victories. Tampa Bay defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9, in Super Bowl LV during Brady's first season with the franchise. The 45-year-old is the NFL's all-time passing leader for yards and touchdowns, as well as quarterback wins, among numerous other records. </div></body>

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Brady announced he was 'retiring for good' in a video shared on his Twitter account.