Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, but in his initial lengthy statement, the legendary quarterback did not mention the Patriots or longtime coach Bill Belichick.
Hours later, Brady did re-share an Instagram post by the Patriots on his own Instagram story, writing, “Thank you Patriots and Patriot Nation. Beyond grateful and love you all.”
Belichick issued a statement of his own on Wednesday, thanking the historic quarterback and calling him “the best player in NFL history.”
"I am privileged to have drafted and coached Tom Brady, the ultimate competitor and winner.