Time passes and the end of the race of Tom Brady seems to be approaching by leaps and bounds. Despite the above, the quarterback’s retirement could be closer than expected.
According to information from Adam Schefter, of ESPN, (also endorsed by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network) Michigan graduate will use part of the low season to decide whether to rejoin the Buccaneers for the 2022 campaign. Members of the organization have expressed uncertainty about Brady.
It was added that Brady will weigh his physical and mental state, in addition to the wishes of his family to decide your future. In the event that Tampa Bay repeats as NFL champion, the 44-year-old QB would opt for retirement.
Brady is under contract with the Buccaneers through the end of the 2022 season. That deal is a $25 million contract extension he signed in March 2021—although only $8.92 million will impact Tampa’s salary cap.
What does Brady think?
With his addition to the Buccaneers, has stated on multiple occasions that he aspires play until age 45. When asked about playing after his initial goal, Brady was enthusiastic about the possibility, but later dismissed it.
His most recent words on the matter were given in an interview with his former teammate on the Patriots Willie McGinest, who works for NFL Network. In that meeting, Brady was open to retirement.
“I felt that it was a great goal to achieve and I still want to reach 45,” he developed. “We’ll see how things turn out. I’m in uncharted territory.”
