Tom Brady may be retiring after 22 seasons in the NFL, seven Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources say, as reports loom that he will be paid $15 million in the coming days.
Is Tom Brady retiring? Some sources say yes
At the end of each NFL season, reports have emerged that Tom Brady is retiring for several years now. Brady, now 44 years old, is widely considered the greatest NFL quarterback in history,
After Tom Brady left the field following the loss by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Los Angeles Rams in the division playoff round, sources say it was likely his last act as a football player. ESPN reported Brady is currently preparing his retirement announcement,
The sources say Brady is preparing for the next chapter of his life and career and that his decision to leave Pro football is based on several factors, including his health and family.
Brady could be set to be paid millions in coming days, report
Under the terms of Brady’s contract with Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers could recoup up to $16 million of his signing bonus if he retires. However, if he continues into the 2022 season, his entire salary would be guaranteed on February 18, which would pay him the remaining $15 million of his $20 million signing bonus, according to Spotrac.
Did reporters jump the gun on Brady retirement notice?
If there is one absolute fact regarding Tom Brady’s retirement, reporters asked everyone but the quarterback himself. All the reports of his retirement come from sources, but Brady has yet to make his own statement on the matter.
Even some of Brady’s teammates deleted tweets and other social media posts which referenced the alleged retirement, Inc. reported.
It’s important to remember that there is a $15 million payday waiting for Brady in the coming days if he doesn’t retire – that’s a lot of motivation.
Fans are blaming retirement on Brady’s wife Gisele Bundchen
Fox reported that many fans believe Brady still has at least another good season in him or more and are blaming his wife, fashion model wife, Gisele Bundchen, for pushing him into retirement. The couple has been married since 2009.
Fans took to Twitter with statements such as “Gisele one,” “Gisele said, ‘it’s time,'” and the humorous: “Dear Gisele, Thank you. Sincerely, NFL Defenses.”
