He’s gone.
The Patriots have a GOAT-sized void on their roster at quarterback following the reported departure of Tom Brady, who announced on social media on Tuesday morning "my football journey will take place elsewhere."
Hours later, the NFL tweeted that Brady had agreed in principle to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Free agency officially opens on Wednesday.
Brady's comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England. In a two-part message, Brady thanked the Patriots and the fans and said "FOREVER A PATRIOT."
"I don't know what my football future holds, but it is time for me to open a new stage for my life and my career," he wrote.