Tom Brady stunned the NFL world when he announced on Sunday that he would be returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rather than retiring.
Brady’s retirement announcement last month came abruptly, with very little advanced notice or rumors that the 44-year-old was considering stepping away. But there were multiple signals that he was reconsidering his decision.
Then, just a few hours before he announced his return, a video of Brady talking with a soccer star about retirement went viral (watch here).
Brady then announced over Twitter that he would be returning to the Bucs.
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 pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 13, 2022
Brady’s retirement lasted just one month. His announcement overshadowed March Madness.
Here is a look at some of the Twitter reactions to Brady’s news:
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 13, 2022
YEAR 23 BACK ON
STILL HERE pic.twitter.com/62d6vw9gDD https://t.co/8Vfa82jAoL
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 13, 2022
Tom Brady on selection Sunday pic.twitter.com/TOKY07hA4m
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) March 13, 2022
https://twitter.com/Covers/status/1503148499445166081
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 13, 2022
People: filling out their brackets, enjoying their Sunday
Tom Brady pic.twitter.com/HucQyHJNBP
— Stadium (@Stadium) March 13, 2022
Holy crap https://t.co/jguz75COmi
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) March 13, 2022
Tom Brady’s back. Wow. Retirement’s over. Chase for No. 8 is on.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) March 13, 2022
Tom Brady just snatched March Madness away from twitter.
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) March 13, 2022
Tom Brady after announcing his retirement pic.twitter.com/CMgJL0SeMe
— Jason Squilliams (@JasonSquilliams) March 13, 2022
Brady is back, and he shared the news just before free agency and the draft.
Photo: Jan 16, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) drops back to pass in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
