Tom Brady has made the decision to retire from playing football for a second straight year, and this time, it appears to be for real.
The former New England Patriots quarterback took to social media to announce his decision to retire “for good” on Wednesday.
Although there was always the possibility of him walking away from football, the news was still a bit surprising with multiple teams being mentioned as possible landing spots for his services in 2023, including the Patriots at one point.
However, it’s time to turn the page to the next chapter for Brady, who’s leaving behind an unrivaled legacy. He is the NFL’s version of Michael Jordan. Some would even argue that he’s surpassed that.
Here are three takeaways from his retirement from the Patriots’ perspective.