how old was tom brady when he retired from football

Tom Brady was 45 years old when he (re)retired from football for good.

Quick Scoop

Tom Brady officially announced he was retiring “for good” from the NFL on February 1, 2023, ending a 23‑season career.

At that time, he was 45 years old, having been born on August 3, 1977.

First vs second retirement

• Brady’s first retirement announcement came on February 1, 2022, when he stepped away at age 44 after 22 seasons.

• He returned to play one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then announced his second and final retirement a year later at age 45.

Why this became a trending question

• The confusion online comes from people mixing up his age during the first announcement (44) with the age at his final “for good” retirement (45).

• Sports outlets, timelines, and forum discussions now typically reference 45 as his retirement age because that marks the end of his actual playing career.

TL;DR: Tom Brady’s final retirement from football came at age 45, after briefly retiring at 44 and returning for one last season.

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