Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement from the NFL, saying in an Instagram post Tuesday, "I will no longer be taking on this racing commitment."
I've always believed that the sport of football is an 'all-in' proposition: if there isn't a 100% competitive commitment, you won't be successful, and success is what I love most about our game," Brady said. statement on Instagram."There is a physical, mental and emotional challenge EVERY day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I've done my best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.
"It's hard for me to write this, but here it goes: I'm not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I've loved my career in the NFL, and now is the time to focus my time and energy on other things." that require my attention.” “I did a lot of thinking this past week and asked myself tough questions. And I am very proud of what we have achieved. My teammates, coaches, fellow competitors and fans deserve 100% from me, but right now, it's better than leaving the playing field to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes."
The 44-year-old Brady, widely considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history, has won seven Lombardi Trophies, the most championships won by a single player, along with five Super Bowl MVPs. He rewrote much of the NFL record book with personal and team accomplishments. He amassed career records such as the most touchdown passes (624) and the most passing yards (84,250) in his 22 seasons, 20 of which were with the New England Patriots.
He amassed career records such as the most touchdown passes (624) and the most passing yards (84,250) in his 22 seasons, 20 of which were with the New England Patriots. "My playing career has been such an exciting journey, far beyond my imagination, and full of ups and downs," Brady said in his statement. "When you're in this every day, you don't really think about any kind of ending. But now that I'm sitting here, I think about all the great players and coaches that I've had the privilege to play with and have had the privilege to play against. to play: The competition was fierce and deep, JUST THE WAY WE LIKE IT. But the friendships and relationships are just as fierce and deep. I will remember and treasure these memories and revisit them often. I feel like the luckiest person in the world. world".
Brady, who led the Bucs to a Super Bowl title last season and the NFC South championship this season, has insisted for weeks that he never wanted a "farewell season," sources told ESPN.
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