Tom Brady Says He’s ‘Retiring for Good’

Tom Brady Says He’s , ‘Retiring for Good’.

ESPN reports that the 45-year-old quarterback took to social media on Feb.

1 to announce his retirement.

The announcement comes exactly one year after Brady first said he was going to retire, only to return 40 days later to play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The announcement comes exactly one year after Brady first said he was going to retire, only to return 40 days later to play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I won't be long-winded.

You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me, Tom Brady, via Twitter video.

My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors -- I could go on forever, there's too many, Tom Brady, via Twitter video.

Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream.

I wouldn't change a thing.

Love you all, Tom Brady, via Twitter video.

ESPN reports that Brady spent 23 years with the NFL, setting numerous records and taking home seven Super Bowl titles.

ESPN reports that Brady spent 23 years with the NFL, setting numerous records and taking home seven Super Bowl titles.

But it doesn't appear he'll be slowing down any time soon.

In addition to launching a BRADY clothing line, a health and wellness company called TB12 Sports and his production company, 199 Productions.

In addition to launching a BRADY clothing line, a health and wellness company called TB12 Sports and his production company, 199 Productions.

The football star signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports last summer to work as an analyst.

Brady's retirement announcement comes on the heels of his divorce from Gisele Bundchen, whom he'd been married to for 13 years