Tom Brady most recently retired from the NFL on February 1, 2023, when he announced he was “retiring for good” after 23 seasons.

Key dates

  • February 1, 2022: Brady first announced his retirement from the NFL at age 44, after 22 seasons, but reversed the decision about 40 days later and returned to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • February 1, 2023: Exactly one year later, he posted a short video message stating he was retiring “for good,” marking his final retirement from the NFL at age 45.

Quick Scoop: extra context

  • Brady’s final NFL game was a playoff loss with the Buccaneers in January 2023, wrapping up a 23-year career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • After retiring in 2023, he moved toward broadcasting with a major analyst deal and off-field business ventures, while occasionally returning for non-NFL football appearances like planned flag football events.

TL;DR: Tom Brady’s official, final NFL retirement date is February 1, 2023.

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