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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has decided to join the FOX Sports analysis crew after his NFL retirement. The 7-time Super Bowl champion will be continuing his love for football away from the football field in the most lucrative deal in sports broadcasting history. The deal will see him calling games alongside lead play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt.

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Brady’s rumored deal will see him sign a 10-year, $375 million contract as the terms remain under wraps. The surprising news was first broken by FOX CEO Lachlan Murdoch in a corporate investor call with Brady becoming an ambassador for client and promotional initiatives.

While talking about the deal, Murdoch states, “We are delighted that Tom has committed to joining the Fox team and wish him all the best during this upcoming season.

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The FOX CEO also reveals that it is totally up to Brady when he decides to join their broadcasting crew in the future. The hire will be one of the most talked-about moves in TV history and something Brady will look forward to soon after his NFL retirement. He will be the latest player to be part of the ex-player group who joined the sports broadcasting space after their retirement.

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NFL Twitter shares their emotions about Tom Brady agreeing to a deal with FOX

The move comes following the company losing 2 of its top football announcers in Joe Buck and Troy Aikman recently. Former NFL players like Tony Romo and Drew Brees have managed to make it a profitable space, and Brady will be following them. Even Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich shared his excitement about Brady’s new adventure and how he enjoys his views on football.

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The NFL fans on Twitter remain split about this latest development before an important 2022 NFL season.

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One NFL fan felt that Brady was still going to try to take his talents to South Beach.

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Another NFL fan was concerned about how Brady was going to navigate his retirement plans.

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One NFL fan was mocking the love NFL analyst Skip Bayless holds for Tom Brady.

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Another NFL fan believes signs were always there for Brady’s future associates.

Another NFL fan was not happy about Brady’s deal with FOX Sports.

One NFL fan was taking slights at Brady’s amazing longevity in the NFL.

Another NFL fan went too far while discussing the deal with FOX.

There were continued concerns about how long it will be before his broadcasting debut.

Finally, an NFL fan shared a Star Wars moment to voice his displeasure.

The Buccaneers fans will hope that Brady can deliver another Super Bowl title before he departs for the FOX job.

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An NFL author at EssentiallySports, Anuj Tazhatuveetil is pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Initially, he worked as a freelance content writer and later as a part of Sports404. An unquenchable thirst to learn about all things NFL and NBA, adding to a rather healthy obsession with playing outdoor sports like basketball, and soccer with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of this industry make him a sports aficionado. He still fondly remembers his first experience of a basketball game, which would pave the way for his incredible love and dedication towards his writing craft. Above all, his interest in NFL stems from the inspiring story of Tom Brady whose legendary status is well known. More recently, Anuj has found himself enjoying the greatness of various other players like Aaron Rodgers, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Durant.

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