Tom Brady says he’s retiring ‘for good’ after 23 seasons in NFL

The G.O.A.T. is retiring…. Again.

Tom Brady announced Wednesday morning in a social media post that he is walking away from the NFL after 23 seasons with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The declaration came exactly a year after Brady announced his retirement in 2022, only to change his mind 40 days later. Choking up as he announced his plan, TB12 insisted this time, it’s for good.

“Good morning, guys. I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring. For good,” he said. “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 I’d let you guys know first. It 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. I love you all.”

Brady will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2028.