Report: Tom Brady retiring after 22 seasons, or is he?

Update: The Associated Press and other outlets are reporting Tom Brady has contacted Buccaneers GM Jason Licht, telling him he has not yet made a decision about retirement, despite the ESPN report.

The TB12 Sports account deleted this Brady farewell tweet. pic.twitter.com/Iu4CJOB1NP

— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) January 29, 2022

Tom Brady’s father says Brady has NOT made a final decision yet on his retirement, per @MikeGiardi pic.twitter.com/rqbjJZjeaY

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 29, 2022

The initial story:

ESPN’s Adam Schefter & Jeff Darlington had the first report on Saturday.

The greatest NFL Quarterback – and perhaps player – in the history of football, is calling it a career.  Tom Brady is retiring after 22 seasons and 7 Super Bowl titles.

 

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Immediately reaction came pouring in from across the league and all of sports.

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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 29, 2022

Thanks for the memories, babe. @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/lCqCVn13tI

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 29, 2022

Thanks for the memories, babe. @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/lCqCVn13tI

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 29, 2022

Thanks for everything big bro it was an honor @TomBrady 🐐

— Mike Evans (@MikeEvans13_) January 29, 2022