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Tom Brady’s new role when he retires: NFL analyst for Fox Sports

Tom Brady has locked in his plans, post-retirement, from his NFL playing days.

Brady will become an analyst for Fox Sports NFL.

The news was announced Monday during a Fox earnings call.

“We are pleased to announce that immediately following his playing career, 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady will be joining us at @FOXSports as our lead analyst,” said the network in a post to social media.

“Over the course of this long-term agreement, Tom will not only call our biggest NFL games with Kevin Burkhardt, but will also serve as an ambassador for us, particularly with respect to client and promotional initiatives, said Lachlan Murdoch, Fox Corporation CEO. “We are delighted that Tom has committed to joining the Fox team and wish him all the best during this upcoming season.”

Tom Brady retweeted the new from Fox Sports saying he was “excited” but addeed there was still “a lot of unfinished business on the field with the Buccaneers.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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