Tom Brady announces NFL return to play for Tampa Bay

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Tom Brady just reversed his retirement decision.
• The GOAT announced Sunday that he will no longer be retiring from the NFL.
• Brady plans to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2022 season.

Tom Brady is coming out of retirement, shocking the sports world. 

It took less than 2 months, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar announced on Twitter his decision to unretire. He plans to return for the 23rd season.

“These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG”, Brady wrote on his verified Twitter account.

Brady had originally announced his retirement on February 1st, releasing a lengthy statement on social media saying he wasn’t able to commit “100%” of himself to the game. 

“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention,” Brady wrote at the time. 

Now, Brady comes out of retirement to attempt to lead the Buccaneers to their 3rd straight playoff appearance, after winning Super Bowl LV with the team in his first season in Tampa Bay. 

The Buccaneers reacted with jubilation to the news, pointing to the “unprecedented era of success” the organization has seen since Brady’s arrival. 

“Tom Brady loves to play football as much as anyone I have ever been around. As Tom said, his place right now is on the football field. He is still playing at a championship level and was as productive as anyone in the league last season. We are ecstatic that he decided to continue playing and working toward winning another championship,” said Head Coach Bruce Arians. 

“We are thrilled that Tom has decided to come back this season,” said General Manager Jason Licht. 

The Buccaneers now face a series of roster decisions, including whether to bring back star tight end, Rob Gronkowski, as they work to navigate a tight salary cap for the 2022 season. 

Source: Fox News