Tom Brady Attributes Retirement Decision U-Turn To Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Defeat Last NFL Season

Tom Brady spoke up about why he decided to return to his football career.

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He announced his retirement in February and later shared news of his return in March.

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The NFL star believed he could handle another season in the NFL.

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He also felt there was still a place for him on the field.

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The quarterback spent time with his wife and kids during his retirement.

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He believed Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss was a bitter ending to a season.

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His wife and fans supported his decision to return to the NFL.

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The football champion’s friend Rob ‘Gronk’ Gronkowski was not surprised about his un-retirement announcement.

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Gronk believed Brady would play until he was 50-years-old.

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