Tom Brady to leave New England Patriots after 20 years

Story Originally Published by The Guardian (3/17/20)

One of the most successful partnerships in the history of US sports has come to an end with the news that Tom Brady is leaving the New England Patriots.

In a statement on Twitter on Tuesday, Brady confirmed he is leaving the team after 20 seasons and a record six Super Bowl titles. The statement was entitled “Forever a Patriot”, and he wrote that “my football journey will take place elsewhere.”

Brady will turn 43 this summer but has said in the past he intends to continue playing into his mid-40s and possibly beyond. There will be no shortage of teams willing to recruit him, even if he is no longer at the peak of his considerable powers. Brady did not reveal his next destination but possibilities include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Las Vegas Raiders or a return to his native California with the Los Angeles Chargers.