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Tom Brady Explains Why He Came Out of Retirement After One Month

Tom Brady shocked the world not only when he suddenly retired but also when he announced his return 40 days later.

What triggered the sudden change of heart in his decision to return to the NFL had not been discussed until a roundtable after Capital One’s The Match with Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.

Brady decided to come out of retirement after feeling pressure from free agency. However, the indecision stemmed from commitments he has off the field: his family.

“At this stage, it’s like 55% yes and 45% no. It’s not 100-0.