Tom Brady retirement

After 23 seasons, Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL

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Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, made his retirement from the sport he dominated for years official on Wednesday.

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In a brief video shared on social media, Brady, who recently completed his 23rd season, said, "I'll just get right to the point." "I'm retiring For good.”

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Tom Brady has made the decision to leave the NFL after 22 seasons.

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Others are taking a step back to try to truly appreciate how amazing his life was and how lucky we all were to have seen it

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while some fans who have waited 20 years for his reign to end are reuniting with one another in response to the news.

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Brady's career stands as one of the most iconic sports careers in history and is unlike anything we've seen before.

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It was not just Buccaneers players who had paid tribute to Brady. Players across the league, from J.J. Watt -who had recently retired — were presenting Brady with flowers when word of his announcement spread

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The list of his career accomplishments is far from exhaustive; it includes three MVP awards, five Super Bowl MVP awards, and seven Super Bowl rings.

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