Tom Brady Ends Retirement, Will Return for 23rd Season

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.

Brady's accomplishments:

15X Pro Bowler

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3X All-Pro

7X Super Bowl Champion

5X Super Bowl MVP

2009 AP Comeback Player of the Year

These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 13, 2022

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