Tom Brady, one of the greatest NFL players of all time, was rumored to potentially announce his retirement after a whopping 22 years of experience on the field. Of course, he is well-known worldwide for his historic seven Super-Bowl victories, but apart from that, he is also known for his undying love for Formula 1.
In fact, Brady showed up at the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix and even spent the evening throwing passes to the race winner, Daniel Ricciardo. While Brady took a spot on a massive cruise, Ricciardo was on the other side of the harbor on a Red Bull Yacht.
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The NFL star then made a play to the Australian from quite a long distance and at an incredible pace. It almost looked like Ricciardo would botch up the play and end up missing the ball. However, Ricciardo was good enough to catch hold of the ball, as he raised his arms in the air to celebrate the ‘touchdown’.
Three years later, Brady yet again made an unexpected F1 cameo during Aston Martin’s inaugural launch event. The American showed up through a video call, as he wished the British outfit good luck for their future.
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Is Tom Brady retiring from NFL?
Well, multiple sources including ESPN recently revealed that Brady will be retiring from NFL after 22 years. The rumors are growing stronger with each passing day. But, amid the rise in speculations, Brady’s agent, Don Yee, refrained from commenting on them.
He acknowledged that, if any announcement, it would come from Brady himself soon. “I understand the advance speculation about Tom’s future,” he said.
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Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
“Without getting into the accuracy or inaccuracy of what’s being reported, Tom will be the only person to express his plans with complete accuracy. He knows the realities of the football business and planning calendar as well as anybody, so that should be soon.”
Overall, Brady’s retirement announcement is very likely due to his family and health concerns. And of course, losing a player of such caliber is a huge loss for NFL. So, can Brady ever be replaced? Or will he continue to be hailed as the greatest of all time even after his retirement?
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