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NFL's Tom Brady retires: Here's a look back at his storied career

Headline from Christian Science Monitor, on the newest of 3 developments

Seven-time Super Bowl title holder Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement. The professional quarterback, considered the greatest of all time, hardly faltered over an unprecedented 22-year career. “I leave the field of play to the next generation,” he said.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Tom Brady retiring from NFL

    Headline from Miami County Republic ·

  2. Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

    Headline from Independent Tribune ·

  3. Newest

    NFL's Tom Brady retires: Here's a look back at his storied career

    Headline from Christian Science Monitor ·

Reports & sources

91 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Has Tom Brady retired? Everything we know about the quarterback's future (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    News broke that the legendary quarterback will retire, but it took very little time for those reports to be discredited.

  2. Miami County Republic

    Tom Brady retiring from NFL (opens Miami County Republic)

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    Miami County Republic's feed description

    Tom Brady - who has won seven Super Bowls over the course of his 22-year career - has decided to retire from the National Football League, according to ESPN.

  3. Omaha World-Herald

    ESPN: Tom Brady is retiring at age 44 (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN.

  4. Foxla

    Reports: Tom Brady is retiring (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    After much speculation following Tampa Bay’s loss in the playoffs, the GOAT, Tom Brady, is retiring after 22 years and seven rings, according to a report from ESPN, which says sources gave the news to Jeff Darlington and Adam Schefter on Saturday.

  5. Opelika-Auburn News

    Tom Brady's company says he's retiring at age 44 (opens Opelika-Auburn News)

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    Opelika-Auburn News's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter

  6. NBC Chicago

    Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady Is Reportedly Retiring After 22 NFL Seasons (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Legendary quarterback Tom Brady is retiring from the sport after 22 seasons, ESPN reported Saturday.

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    ESPN: Tom Brady retiring at age 44, winner of 7 Super Bowls (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN.

  8. RedState

    Reports: Tom Brady’s Retirement Appears Imminent, as He Will Go out a Loser (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    As Tom Brady has lingered into his 40s, he has not outlasted his welcome.

  9. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Quarterback Tom Brady retiring at age 44, winner of 7 Super Bowls (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter account said Saturday.

  10. Wyoming Public Media

    Questions mount about whether Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    ESPN reported that Brady, considered by many the greatest quarterback to ever play, was retiring after a 22-year career. But his agent would not confirm it, prompting questions and confusion.

  11. Forbes

    Tom Brady May Be Retiring. Here’s How Much He’s Earned In His 22-Year NFL Career. (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Whether Tom Brady calls it quits or not, he’s already the NFL’s all-time earnings leader, surpassing Peyton Manning.

  12. NBC News

    Tom Brady retires, leaving legacy of unprecedented victory and longevity (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The record-breaking 44-year-old quarterback won seven Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

  13. Valdosta Daily Times

    ESPN: Tom Brady, greatest quarterback in NFL history, retiring at 44, winner of 7 Super Bowl titles (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — ESPN: Tom Brady, greatest quarterback in NFL history, retiring at 44, winner of 7 Super Bowl titles.

  14. Valdosta Daily Times

    ESPN: Brady retiring at age 44, winner of 7 Super Bowls (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN.

  15. Forbes

    Tom Brady Reportedly Retiring After 22 Seasons (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The 44-year-old quarterback won seven Super Bowl titles while playing with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

  16. Washington Examiner

    Tom Brady to announce retirement after 22 seasons (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Tom Brady, who began his improbable career as a sixth-round draft choice and went on to become the most decorated quarterback of all time, will hang up his cleats after 22 seasons.

  17. NPR

    Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unmatched 22-year career (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Many of Brady's numerous records are nigh untouchable, including his seven Super Bowl rings, all but one earned as quarterback of the New England Patriots.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Tom Brady’s retirement: Will he, won't he? | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The best quarterback in NFL history may have played his final game. A week after his Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated, Tom Brady is reportedly ready to draw a line under a career full of records.

  19. Fox News

    Tom Brady appears to take subtle swipe at retirement reports (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Tom Brady has yet to respond to reports he’s planning to retire from the NFL following seven Super Bowl titles and 22 seasons.

  20. FOX Business

    Tom Brady set to be paid millions as retirement reports loom (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Tom Brady may be retiring after 22 seasons in the NFL with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Even still, he’s set to be paid handsomely in the coming days.

  21. RedState

    UPDATE: It's Semi-Official: Tom Brady Has Not Announced He's Retired Yet (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    After a bit of back and forth, we have a definitive answer.

  22. Al Jazeera

    22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl wins: NFL quarterback Tom Brady retires (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    ‘Greatest’ in the game: Relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, coolness under pressure were Brady’s hallmarks.

  23. PJ Media

    BREAKING: Tom Brady Officially Announces His Retirement (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    After several days of speculation, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has made it official: he’s retiring from the NFL after 22 years. He announced his decision on his Instagram page, wh...

  24. Orlando Weekly

    Tom Brady retires from Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 22 years in NFL (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    Real legends never die, they just become paid spokespeople. That's the life Tom Brady has to look forward to after retiring from the NFL after...

  25. The Guardian

    Tom Brady retires from NFL after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl victories (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has brought his brilliant career to an end after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl victories

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