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Tom Brady

Retired 23 Years In The NFL
🏆 7× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
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Tom Brady Legacy

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Tom Brady, the sixth-round afterthought from Michigan who became the NFL's ultimate winner, redefined quarterback immortality with ice-water veins and a knack for defying Father Time. Drafted 199th in 2000, he forged a 23-year dynasty, hoisting seven Lombardi Trophies—six with Belichick's Pats, one in Tampa—while earning five Super Bowl MVPs and three league crowns. His signature? Epic comebacks, like the 28-3 miracle in LI, proving clutch isn't luck, it's Brady. HeyTC ranks him No. 1 all-time, the GOAT who conquered three decades and two franchises, leaving a legacy of sheer will that no one touches.

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20 years with the Patriots

Tom Brady Career Stats via Wikipedia

89,214 Pass Yards
649 Touchdowns
212 INTs
64.3% Comp %
133.7 HAIR
251-82 Record

Tom Brady Career Timeline

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2024 1

Begins role as lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports

Brady moved into broadcasting and, after signing a long-term deal with Fox Sports, began working as the network’s lead NFL color commentator in 2024, extending his influence on the game from the booth.

2023 1

Becomes minority owner of Las Vegas Raiders

After retiring, Brady reached an agreement to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, taking on a new role in NFL leadership and franchise decision-making while remaining connected to the league.

2022 1

Final NFL season and retirement after 23 years

Brady completed his 23rd NFL season in 2022 with the Buccaneers and announced his retirement from professional football in early 2023, concluding a career widely regarded as the greatest for any NFL quarterback, with seven Super Bowl titles and three NFL MVP awards.

2021 2

Sets all-time records for passing yards, touchdowns, and wins

By the end of his Tampa Bay tenure, Brady had set NFL all-time records for career passing yards, passing touchdowns, and wins as a starting quarterback, separating himself statistically from all previous passers.

Wins seventh Super Bowl in first season with Buccaneers

In his first season with Tampa Bay, Brady led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV victory, earning his seventh championship ring and becoming the first quarterback to win Super Bowls with teams in both conferences while also adding to his Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.

2020 1

Signs with Buccaneers after 20 seasons with Patriots

After 20 seasons in New England, Brady signed a free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March 2020, ending one of the longest and most successful quarterback–team partnerships in NFL history and beginning a new chapter in the NFC.

2018 1

Wins sixth Super Bowl with Patriots

Brady and the Patriots won their sixth championship together in Super Bowl LIII following the 2018 season, giving Brady an unprecedented six Super Bowl titles with one franchise and numerous playoff passing records.

2016 1

Third NFL MVP-caliber season and epic Super Bowl comeback

During the 2016 season, Brady produced another elite campaign that culminated in a historic Super Bowl LI comeback win from 28–3 down, earning another Super Bowl MVP and further cementing his legacy.

2014 1

Leads Patriots to fourth Super Bowl title

Brady won his fourth championship in Super Bowl XLIX following the 2014 season, earning Super Bowl MVP honors and solidifying the Patriots’ second dynasty run under his leadership.

2010 1

Wins second NFL MVP and returns to elite form

Brady won his second NFL MVP award in 2010, rebounding from his knee injury to lead the Patriots to a 14–2 record while again ranking among the league leaders in passing efficiency and touchdowns.

2008 1

Suffers major knee injury in season opener

In the 2008 season opener, Brady suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, a major injury that ended his season and required reconstructive surgery, marking one of the few extended absences of his career.

2007 1

Historic MVP season and 16–0 regular season

Brady captured the NFL MVP award after leading the Patriots to a 16–0 regular season in 2007, setting then-records for passing touchdowns and directing one of the most prolific offenses in league history.

2001 1

Becomes Patriots starter and wins first Super Bowl

After taking over as starter in 2001, Brady led the New England Patriots to an 11–3 record as a starter and guided the team to its first championship with a victory in Super Bowl XXXVI, launching the Patriots’ modern dynasty.

2000 1

Drafted by Patriots in sixth round

Tom Brady was selected by the New England Patriots as a sixth-round pick (#199 overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft, entering the league as a little-known quarterback out of the University of Michigan.

23 years in the NFL

Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Brady

How does Drake Maye compare to Tom Brady?

Tom Brady's the gold standard with seven rings and 89,214 yards, while Drake Maye, the kid gloves starter in Foxboro now, has thrown maybe a dozen passes without a sniff of Canton. Brady owned the 2000s like Jordan owned the '90s; Maye's got arm talent but needs to dodge sacks like Brady dodged Father Time to even whisper legacy.

Is Tom Brady in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Nah, Tom Brady's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame yet—he's eligible starting in 2025 but missed the Class of 2026 cut. Seven rings scream first ballot, but voters play it safe sometimes. Give it till '27; Canton's just delaying the inevitable parade for TB12.

What is Tom Brady doing now in 2026?

In 2026, Brady's slinging passes again in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic this March, teaming with stars under coaches like Payton and Shanahan in Saudi Arabia—talk about competitive juices at 48. He's headlining Fanatics Fest in NYC with Jay-Z, hawking Pizza Hut pies in "Pizza Before the Hut" ads, and eyeing Olympic flag football.

How would Tom Brady perform in today's NFL?

Brady would carve up today's NFL like a hot knife through butter—pass-happy rules, no more mugging QBs, RPOs everywhere suit his quick reads and pocket wizardry. At 45 in 2022, he led in completions; now? He'd pad those 649 TDs to 800, dodging blitzes with that uncanny anticipation.

How does Tom Brady compare to Steve Grogan?

Tom Brady's 133.7 passer rating towers over Steve Grogan's gritty 35.89 like a Ferrari over a '72 Pinto—both Patriots heroes, but Brady's surgical precision and seven Lombardi Trophies lap Grogan's tough-guy runs and one Super Bowl run in the stone ages. Grogan bled blue, Brady owned Sundays.