Tom Brady Officially Retires From NFL After Challenging Season With Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Tom Brady has officially retired from American Football after 23 seasons as a professional player in the NFL
• Brady is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time and holds numerous records and achievements
• Fans are sceptical about Brady's retirement as he previously retired but overturn his decision not long later

Tom Brady has called an end to his legendary career, this time for good.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner announced that he was returning in February last year, but reversed his decision less than a month later.

Considered one of the greatest American football players of all time, Brady took to social media to announce his retirement.

Brady's emotional video

In a video posted to his Twitter account, the 45-year-old fought back the tears as he thanked everyone for their support over the years.

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"Thank you guys for letting me live my absolute dream and I wouldn't change a thing. Love you all," he said at the end.

A difficult season

Brady's return to the sport didn't go as planned. His Tampa Bay Buccaneers side finished the regular season with eight wins and nine, and managed to win the NFC South division and enter the playoffs, ESPN reported.

They were beaten by the Dallas Cowboys during Super Wild Card Weekend, ending Brady's hopes of another Super Bowl appearance.

Brady also went through a very public divorce last year.

Brady's legendary career

The quarterback is undoubtedly the most accomplished NFL player of all time. Brady played for 23 years in the league and holds a host of records.

Brady is the all-time leader in the NFL when it comes to passing yards (89 214) and touchdown passes (649) in the regular season, SportsKeeda reported.

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He also has the most pass attempts (12 050) and passes completed (7 753). At 251, Brady also has the most wins of any player to have ever played in the league.

Reactions pour in

@TheNotoriousMMA:

"No finer Irish American football legend! I know the next chapter will continue your winning streak-Sláinte! @TomBrady"

@JasonKelce:

"The Golden Goat has called it a career. He's now gone but his legacy shall always remain. Congrats Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. on dominating an entire era of football!"

@stephenasmith"

"@TomBrady will be remembered as the greatest ever!"

Brady reverses retirement decision

Sports Brief previously reported that quarterback Tom Brady made a sensational U-turn on his retirement.

Brady announced in February 2022 that he was retiring from the sport after 22 seasons.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said that he had 'unfinished business' and was no longer retiring.