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“I Kind of Saw it Coming” – Avengers Star Reveals He Expected Tom Brady to Leave New England Patriots

Published 07/20/2020, 3:15 PM EDT

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Tom Brady spent the entirety of his NFL career with the New England Patriots until 2020. He pulled off a cheeky move on the entire NFL fraternity by announcing his exit from the Patriots at the start of 2020. However, the iconic quarterback went a step further and surprised his loyal fans by announcing his decision to join Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the offseason.

Brady signed a two-year contract with $50 million in guarantees. The six-time NFL Super Bowl winner will also make $4.5-$5 million in additional incentives. ‘Tampa Brady’ will link-up with former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski at Tampa Bay.

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Chris Evans talks about the Tom Brady departure, life in quarantine and more

Former Marvel Universe actor, Chris Evans is a vocal supporter of the Patriots. In a recent interview with Today.com, ‘Captain America’ spoke about Tom Brady’s exit and life in a pandemic.

“I mean, I hate to say it, I kind of saw it coming. I was anticipating and bracing for it… and you know what, I could never, ever, ever harbor any ill will. He gave 20 years of some of the best football memories I’ll ever have. So I wish him well,” he said.

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The popular Hollywood personality also spoke about how he’s adjusting to the “new normal” amidst the pandemic.

“Yeah, it’s just me and Dodger [his dog]. You know, it’s tricky because it’s such a stupid thing — but I consider myself an introvert! I am… It takes a while before I need social interaction,” Evans added.

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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have certainly taken up a challenge in Florida. At 42, Brady has proved time and again that he still has more to offer in the NFL. Maybe a change of scenery will reignite his competitive flame. The California-born man threw for 4,000+ yards last season and made 24 TDs. Will he live up to expectations from fans in Florida this season?

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