Tom Brady Ends Retirement, Will Return for 23rd Season

The G.O.A.T. is back after a brief retirement.

Author:
Schuyler Callihan
Mar 13, 2022 7:20 PM EDT

Less than two months after announcing his retirement from the NFL, Tom Brady is back. The 44-year-old quarterback announced on Twitter Sunday evening that he will be returning for his 23rd season in the NFL and will be playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brady spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots and helped build a dynasty alongside Bill Belichick, winning six Super Bowls with the organization. During his time with the Pats, Brady threw for 74,571 yards, 541 touchdowns, and 179 interceptions.

In 2020, Brady stunned the NFL world by hitting free agency and electing to sign with the Buccaneers. In his first year with the team, he led the Bucs to a Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming the first team to ever play in a Super Bowl in which they hosted.