Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which the quarterback won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company’s Twitter account said Saturday.
The 44-year-old goes out after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title last season and NFC South championship this season.
ESPN reported Brady’s retirement on Saturday, citing unidentified sources.
Brady had cited a desire to spend more time with his wife and children despite still playing at the top of his game. He led the National Football League this season in yards passing (5,316), touchdowns (43), completions (485) and attempts