Never Tom Brady took the field for the game between the team of o Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium this Sunday in the 2022 NFL season opener, many wondered one thing.
Will it be the last season of his career?
In February its seven-time winner The Super Bowl had already announced its retirement after 22 seasons in the League.
Nonetheless, weeks later, he chose to return to the Buccaneers for one more season.
Brady said in July that he was hesitant when he initially said goodbye to the gridirons.
“At that point, it’s 55% yes and 45% no. It’s not 100-0. That’s the reality.” he said in an interview with TNT. “It’s not that I’m not 100% committed. It’s just that once I commit to doing it, I’m like “whoa, well, there you go.” It’s like running a marathon. You can’t decide two weeks before the marathon, “Hey, I’m going to start running.
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Before the game against Tampa Bay, the quarterback addressed the issue of whether this will ultimately be his final season as an active player. His answer did not leave much clarity.
“I think we all age one day at a time.” Brady spoke, who turned 45 in August. “We’re not all sure if we’re going to be here next year or not, that’s the reality for every player, every coach, every parent. You never know. We must all take advantage of the opportunity we have.”
It is worth mentioning that Tom’s contract with the Buccaneers expires after this season, he will become a free agent and could sign with any team if he decides to continue playing. He will earn $30 million this year.
According to various reports, Brady’s retirement could hinge heavily on whether or not he wins another Super Bowl. After winning the title in his first season with Tampa Bay in 2020-21, last season’s result left the general veteran with a bitter taste. They were eliminated at home by the eventual champion LA Rams in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs.
