Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Instagram and Twitter on Tuesday morning, ending several days of speculation about his future.
The 44-year-old former New England Patriots great goes out after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title last season and NFC South championship this season.
You can read Brady's full statement below:
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