Tom Brady chose St. Patrick’s Day to officially announce he won’t be returning to the Pats.
The six-time Super Bowl champion took to social media to thank the New England Patriots, his teammates, and fans, while noting that though undecided, his football career will go to a “new stage.”
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“It has truly been the happiest two decades I could have envisioned in my life and I have nothing but love and gratitude for my life in New England,” says the 42-year-old in a statement on Twitter. “I cherished every opportunity I had to be part of our team, and I love you all for that.”
FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
While it’s just a formality, the final two years of Brady’s contract officially voided on Tuesday, making him an unrestricted free agent. Brady played his entire 20-year career with the Patriots.
LOVE YOU PATS NATION pic.twitter.com/lxSQZmnjPL
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
The start of NFL free agency is set for Wednesday at 4 pm.