BOSTON — Tom Brady released Tuesday morning his official retirement from the National Football League following rumors over the weekend that he was looking to end his 22-year long career with seven Super Bowl wins.
On Instagram, the 44-year-old quarterback announced his retirement from the NFL after saying, “I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore.”
Later in the day, Brady tipped his hat to the Patriots and the team’s fans:
“Thank you @Patriots and Patriot Nation...I’m beyond grateful. Love you all”
Thank You Patriots Nation ❤️
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2022
I’m beyond grateful. Love you all. https://t.co/kXm2ET27Dk
With the news of @TomBrady's retirement today, he would first be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027.@Patriots | @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/Rh44Dy0ZfI
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 1, 2022
Brady’s wife Gisele weighed in Tuesday evening about her husband’s decision, with a post to Instagram.
“When I met you over 15 years ago, I didn’t know the first thing about football. But cheering for you and seeing you do what you love most made me learn about this wonderful game to the point that I seriously believed I knew more than the referees! We always had a special champions playlist for every drive on our way to the game. As a family, we always prayed for you, celebrated and supported you in every game, cheered every win and suffered with every loss.”
“I know how excited you are about the next chapter of your life. Watching you work so hard in your football career and seeing the dedication you are now putting into all your new endeavors is incredibly inspiring. There is nothing you can’t achieve. I have always been here for you, you know that, and I’m as excited as you are for what the future holds!”
Tom Brady announces retirement
Many people flocked to post about Brady’s announcement Tuesday, including NFL’s former linebacker Tedy Bruschi.
You did your job better than anyone ever has. Well done, my friend. pic.twitter.com/VW6PzTkTSB
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) February 1, 2022
The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement Tuesday on Brady’s decision to retire, saying, “Tom Brady will be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play in the NFL.”
Tom Brady’s company, TB12 Sports, reacted to reports of his retirement on Twitter.
Thank you, @TomBrady.
— TB12sports (@TB12sports) February 1, 2022
For 22 years, you inspired millions. Through your hard work, healthy habits, and winning mindset, you proved time and time again that you can do anything you want no matter your age, ability, or even draft number.
The best is yet to come... #KeepGoing. pic.twitter.com/SczXjInmSO
The New England Patriots took to Twitter Tuesday morning, reacting to the latest news about Brady.
It was quite the ride.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2022
Thank you and congratulations, @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/0gPwUROEkz
Chief Executive Officer of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft released a statement on the retirement.
A privilege to watch and a dream come true.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2022
Statement from Robert Kraft on Tom Brady: https://t.co/YsXbvFx12d pic.twitter.com/r6zIMHKCU1
So proud of @TomBrady. Yesterday and today and I know you will do great things tomorrow. Looking forward to the next steps. pic.twitter.com/RCrRXNyRHA
— Bridget Moynahan (@bridgetmoynahan) February 1, 2022
this better be real
— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 1, 2022
Memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, 1⃣2⃣.#GoBucs pic.twitter.com/m9ipziiFmn
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) February 1, 2022
"It was an honor and a privilege to share 19 years together with Tom in New England and I'm a better person for having been around him."
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) February 1, 2022
GM Nick Caserio on @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/HAUqgpjSg4
From a 6th round pick to 7 rings. 🐐@TomBrady | #ThankYouTom pic.twitter.com/Ixy3VexOTh
— NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2022
.@jalenramsey will never forget this 😂 pic.twitter.com/0SBXRV4cBO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 1, 2022
Tom Brady’s long-time body coach and guru Alex Guerrero weighs in on the retirement pic.twitter.com/9ZhDsSw66R
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 1, 2022
"It was an honor and a privilege to compete against him on the field, and I truly appreciate his friendship off the field."
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) February 1, 2022
Peyton Manning on @TomBrady's retirement: pic.twitter.com/yuGQwCCn6B
What a ride.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 1, 2022
Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement after 22 seasons in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/DhdlRLrbr8
Congratulations on the career of all @NFL careers, @TomBrady.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 1, 2022
We were honored to have been in your division so long to watch your greatness first hand.
(JK we’re still getting over it.) pic.twitter.com/jbjWq1yxjc
A rivalry the game will never forget. pic.twitter.com/km2sRTE5nw
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 1, 2022
Going to miss you, @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/u0at0Ek1Ox
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 1, 2022
@TomBrady I don't have all the space to put into words about 22 years of dominance.I will never forget our 1st game against the JETS.The memories that we created will last me FOREVER!Now u can take the chip off ur shoulder?!?Luv u tboy♥️♥️#congrats12 pic.twitter.com/yWg3uduAOQ
— Randy Moss (@RandyMoss) February 1, 2022
Congrats on your retirement Tom. pic.twitter.com/uXvRMO1BhE
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) February 1, 2022
.@TomBrady made me a better singer. Tom made me a better song writer, a better leader, seeker and more driven to succeed while remembering to love what I do.
— Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) February 1, 2022
He doesn’t know it but he inspired me and lots of people like me.
Thx TB 12 pic.twitter.com/Tg8fdUw6Mr
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