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There is no disputing Tom Brady’s legacy as he decides to end his NFL career. He holds all the major career passing records. He has more rings than can fit on one hand, and more than any other NFL franchise, let alone player.

Tom Brady announced that he is retiring from the NFL once again. But this time, the legendary quarterback says it’s “for good.” Brady’s announcement came on social media, where he posted a 53-second clip Wednesday that revealed his decision.

Tom Brady has not had the greatest of autumns, personally or professionally, to put it mildly. His in-season divorce from Gisele Bundchen and the sudden collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX have intersected with a mediocre start to his 23rd NFL campaign.

Tom Brady has been around the NFL for a while now. That would be 23 years to be exact. And evidently, he’s seen better football than the quality in his 23rd season.

Tom Brady decided to retire during the 2022 NFL offseason after 22 seasons in the NFL. His career-ending announcement was short-lived. Brady’s retirement lasted all of 40 days before he announced he was returning to the Buccaneers to play his age-45 season.