The retirement will have been of very short duration. Barely a few weeks after announcing the end of his career, Tom Brady announced on social networks that he was returning to the field.
“Over the past two months, I have realized that my place is always on the pitch and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my family who support me. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season with Tampa. I have things to finish. Let’s go ! »
The time for reflection therefore got the better of Brady’s desire to put on the helmet again and try to conquer an 8th title.
Still under contract with Tampa Bay, the quarterback with 7 titles will therefore return to 45 years old for a 23rd season.
“Total excitement,” reacted Bruce Arians to NFL Network. “Tom Brady loves playing football more than anyone I’ve known. As said, his place is on the pitch. He still plays at the level of a champion and was as productive as anyone last season. We are happy that he has decided to continue playing and working towards another title. »
It is necessarily a release for the leaders of the Buccaneers. Kyle Trask was the only quarterback on the roster going into the offseason. Brady’s return solves a huge problem. From a team in possible reconstruction, Tampa is back among the favorites in the NFC. And it also changes the game for the future of the other players in the team, who could have been tempted by a departure.
Brady is back…. https://t.co/aTdedbLIDk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2022