Tom Brady’s back. NFL QB returns just six weeks after retiring.
Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days.
Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.”
“These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady wrote. “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.”
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCARLOS OSORIO
Michigan quarterbacks from left, Drew Henson, (7), Jason Kapsner, (13) and Tom Brady (10) pose during media day in Ann Arbor, Aug. 13, 1999. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
CARLOS OSORIOMichigan quarterbacks from left, Drew Henson, (7), Jason Kapsner, (13) and Tom Brady (10) pose during media day in Ann Arbor, Aug. 13, 1999. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCarlos Osorio
FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2000, file photo, New England Patriots backup quarterback Tom Brady warms up on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Carlos OsorioFILE - In this Aug. 4, 2000, file photo, New England Patriots backup quarterback Tom Brady warms up on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementDOUG MILLS
FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
DOUG MILLSFILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMICHAEL CONROY
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with Terry Bradshaw, left, after being name MVP of the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
MICHAEL CONROYNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with Terry Bradshaw, left, after being name MVP of the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementDAVE MARTIN
FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
DAVE MARTINFILE - In this Feb. 1, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCHARLES KRUPA
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after the Patriots 24-14 win during their AFC Championship game in Foxboro, Mass., in this Jan. 18, 2004 file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
CHARLES KRUPANew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after the Patriots 24-14 win during their AFC Championship game in Foxboro, Mass., in this Jan. 18, 2004 file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementERIC GAY
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady laughs during media day at Reliant Stadium in Houston Tuesday Jan. 27, 2004. The Patriots and Carolina Panthers face off in Super Bowl XXXVIII on Sunday Feb. 1 (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
ERIC GAYNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady laughs during media day at Reliant Stadium in Houston Tuesday Jan. 27, 2004. The Patriots and Carolina Panthers face off in Super Bowl XXXVIII on Sunday Feb. 1 (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCARLOS OSORIO
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up the Super Bowl XXXIX after the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
CARLOS OSORIONew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up the Super Bowl XXXIX after the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementElise Amendola
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, and tight end Daniel Graham (82) congratulate cornerback Asante Samuel (22) after Samuels' fourth-quarter interception and touchdown off a pass by New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington in an a AFC wild card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Elise AmendolaNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, and tight end Daniel Graham (82) congratulate cornerback Asante Samuel (22) after Samuels' fourth-quarter interception and touchdown off a pass by New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington in an a AFC wild card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementStephan Savoia
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, top center, is surrounded by the media as he takes their questions while standing in front of his locker at the football team's training facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2007. The 5-0 Patriots will play the 5-0 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 14, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Stephan SavoiaNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, top center, is surrounded by the media as he takes their questions while standing in front of his locker at the football team's training facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2007. The 5-0 Patriots will play the 5-0 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 14, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementWinslow Townson
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tigh end Benjamin Watson during the second half of a NFL divisional playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tigh end Benjamin Watson during the second half of a NFL divisional playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementSTEW MILNE
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, speaks to a crowd of 15,000 fans during a send off rally at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008. At right is New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau, and second right, team owner Robert Kraft. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
STEW MILNENew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, speaks to a crowd of 15,000 fans during a send off rally at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008. At right is New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau, and second right, team owner Robert Kraft. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementRoss D. Franklin
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown by running back Laurence Maroney during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown by running back Laurence Maroney during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLII football game against the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementPeter Kramer
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, in New York on Monday, May 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Peter KramerTom Brady and Gisele Bundchen arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, in New York on Monday, May 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementStephan Savoia
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass wide receiver Sam Aiken as running back Laurence Maroney (39) and Patriots offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer (76) block during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2009. Brady was 29 of 34 for 380 yards and six touchdowns in less than three quarters of play as the Patriots defeated the Titans 59-0. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Stephan SavoiaNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass wide receiver Sam Aiken as running back Laurence Maroney (39) and Patriots offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer (76) block during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2009. Brady was 29 of 34 for 380 yards and six touchdowns in less than three quarters of play as the Patriots defeated the Titans 59-0. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMichael Dwyer
New England Patriots' Tom Brady lifts his son Jack after NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Michael DwyerNew England Patriots' Tom Brady lifts his son Jack after NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCharles Krupa
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) flips over on his head after he was hit hard by San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Cam Thomas, not seen, in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) flips over on his head after he was hit hard by San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Cam Thomas, not seen, in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementDavid J. Phillip
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
David J. PhillipNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementStephan Savoia
Fans hoping for an autograph hold out items next to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the Patriots' joint NFL football practice with the New Orleans Saints in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Stephan SavoiaFans hoping for an autograph hold out items next to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the Patriots' joint NFL football practice with the New Orleans Saints in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementDavid J. Phillip
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
David J. PhillipNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementWinslow Townson
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks on as his son Benjamin hugs a Vince Lombardi Trophy during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football teams victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. . (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Winslow TownsonNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks on as his son Benjamin hugs a Vince Lombardi Trophy during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football teams victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. . (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementFrank Franklin II
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves federal court Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, in New York. Brady left the courthouse after a full day of talks with a federal judge in his dispute with the NFL over a four-game suspension. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Frank Franklin IINew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves federal court Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, in New York. Brady left the courthouse after a full day of talks with a federal judge in his dispute with the NFL over a four-game suspension. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementDavid Zalubowski
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speak to one another following the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
David ZalubowskiNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speak to one another following the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementEugene Hoshiko
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures during a promotional event Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Tokyo. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback is on a week long promotional tour of China and Japan for a sportswear maker. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Eugene HoshikoNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures during a promotional event Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Tokyo. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback is on a week long promotional tour of China and Japan for a sportswear maker. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementShizuo Kambayashi
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after completing a pass during a football clinic in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback was on a week long promotional tour of China and Japan for a sportswear maker. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
Shizuo KambayashiNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after completing a pass during a football clinic in Tokyo, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback was on a week long promotional tour of China and Japan for a sportswear maker. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementDarron Cummings
New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Darron CummingsNew England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCharles Sykes
Tom Brady, left, and Gisele Bundchen attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibition on Monday, May 7, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Charles SykesTom Brady, left, and Gisele Bundchen attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibition on Monday, May 7, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementEric Gay
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the field after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric GayNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the field after fumbling against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMorry Gash
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Morry GashNew England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMichael Dwyer
New England Patriots' Tom Brady rides a duck boat during the Patriots parade through downtown Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, to celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday's NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Michael DwyerNew England Patriots' Tom Brady rides a duck boat during the Patriots parade through downtown Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, to celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday's NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementCharles Krupa
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Charles KrupaNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMark LoMoglio
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Mark LoMoglioTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMatt Patterson
FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves toward the fans as he leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN. ESPN reported Brady's retirement on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, citing unidentified sources. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Matt PattersonFILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves toward the fans as he leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN. ESPN reported Brady's retirement on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, citing unidentified sources. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementAshley Landis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ashley LandisTampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn’t made up mind on retirementMark LoMoglio
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Mark LoMoglioTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
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