For the first time, Tom Brady appears to be acknowledging that playing until his 45th birthday may not happen.
The New England Patriots quarterback addressed his future Wednesday on WEEI's Greg Hill Show, recognizing both a departure from the franchise and retirement are options on the table after this season, via Mike Reiss of ESPN:
"One day I'll wake up and feel like that will be enough. When that day comes, that day comes. I don't know if it will be after this year. I don't know if it will be five years from now.