TOM BRADY first announced his retirement in February 2022 but then decided to give the Super Bowl one last shot.
A year later, he announced his retirement again, saying this time it was “for good,” and now fans want to know more about his lengthy career.
How long did Tom Brady play in the NFL?
Tom Brady joined the NFL after playing college football at the University of Michigan.
While he might be known as one of the greatest players of all time, he wasn’t drafted until the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft as the 199th overall pick.
At that time, he was selected by the New England Patriots.
Brady went on to spend 20 seasons with the franchise before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.
Overall, Brady played 23 seasons in the NFL before officially retiring.
“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” Brady said in a video on Twitter.
“I won’t be longwinded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me.”
He ended his career as a seven-time Super Bowl winner as well as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards (89.214) and touchdown passes (649), according to ESPN.
What is Tom Brady doing since he retired from the NFL?
Following his retirement, Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox Sports.
Speaking on Let’s Go! With Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray in 2023, Brady shared his excitement to gain another perspective on football.
“Now I get to see other guys do it, and I also get to see football from a different perspective,” he said.
“I’ll be on Fox next year, so I have a chance to really sit back and watch and learn a different career.”
Additionally, it was revealed in 2024 that Brady would be Netflix’sfirst-ever live roast hosted by comedian-actor Kevin Hart.
This roast is set to kick off on May 5, 2024, at 8 pm ET, and is filmed at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.
What is Tom Brady’s net worth?
Due to Brady’s successful career in the NFL, he has been able to amass a fortune over the years.
As of April 2024, Brady has an estimated net worth of $300 million, with an annual salary of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
This estimate comes from his NFL contracts as well as other business ventures.
Outside of football, Brady has made multiple appearances on television and in film.
He hosted Saturday Night Live in 2005 and has voiced roles on both The Simpsons and Family Guy.
Brady also portrayed himself in an episode of Entourage, as well as the Entourage movie and Ted 2.
The superstar athlete has also modeled for and endorsed various brands, including Stetson cologne, Uggs, Under Armour, Movado, Aston Martin, Smartwater, and Simmons Bedding Company.