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If Tom Brady Retires on Sunday, There Would Be Major Historical Significance

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has yet to announce anything official regarding his playing status for next season, but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from churning. The most decorated signal-caller in NFL history has a big decision to make—one that will undoubtedly affect the landscape of the entire league.

If Brady does decide to hang it up, doing so on Sunday would have major historical significance. Why?

Brady was drafted in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft and spent his first season working his way up the depth chart, eventually earning the role of Drew Bledsoe's backup.