Tom Brady officially announces retirement: Read his full statement

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Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, who played 20 seasons for the New England Patriots and two for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced the news in a lengthy statement shared on his Instagram Tuesday. “This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore.

I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention,” the 44 year old wrote.

Tom Brady had a special surprise for a young cancer survivor“I’ve done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions.

And I am so proud of what we have achieved. My teammates, coaches, fellow competitors, and fans deserve 100% of me, but right now, it’s best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes,” Tom continued.In his statement, the five-time Super Bowl MVP praised his wife Gisele Bündchen for her support. “I always came off the field and home to the most loving and supportive wife who has done EVERYTHING for our family to allow me to focus on my career,” Tom gushed. “Her selflessness allowed me to reach new heights professionally, and I am beyond words what you mean to me and our family.”The dad of three, who shares son Benjamin and daughter Vivian with Gisele and son Jack with his ex Bridget Moynahan, called his family his “greatest achievement.”A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady)Alex Rodriguez, Shaquille O’Neal, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Michael Phelps were among the numerous athletes and stars who reacted to Tom’s post.“GOAT [heart and fire emojis],” A-Rod commented, while The Rock wrote, “Congratulations, my brother.