Like her seven Super Bowl rings weren’t enough, Tom Brady continues to rewrite NFL history by playing for an extended period. However, the veteran quarterback already anticipates the end of his career.
In interview for USA Today, the buccaneers passer ruled out the possibility of playing professionally up to fifty years.
“Fifty? It’s a long time. Even for me, it’s a long time. I have always said that 45 is the age I want to reach and that is my goal. This year I will be 44, next year I will be 45. I have a two-year contract, “he developed.
Originally, Brady indicated that he aspired to play in the NFL until age 45. After winning Super Bowl LV, the Michigan product left open the possibility of extending its career beyond the barrier it had previously set.
On the other hand, ‘TB12’ indicated that after completing its current pact with Tampa Bay, which runs until 2022, will make the decision to stay in the NFL or retire.
“Obviously I’m going to play this year and I hope God allows me to do it next year, then I’ll see what happens. If I want to keep playing, maybe I can keep doing it. If that’s all, then so be it “, he mentioned.
Another brand in sight?
With the start of the 2021 campaign Tom Brady will become one of the 10 oldest players to participate in the NFL. The record belongs to George Blanda, who retired at 48, escorted by Adam Vinatieri (48) and Morten Andersen (47). The top is completed by John Carney (46), John Nesser (45), Ben Agajanian (45), Gary Anderson (45), Bob Marshall (45), Steve DeBerg (44), Vinny Testaverder (44) and Warren Moon ( 44).
