Tom Brady Is Officially Retiring From Football

(Bloomberg) -- Tom Brady is calling it a career.

The 44-year-old announced his retirement in an Instagram post Tuesday, saying if a 100% competitive commitment isn't there, success won't follow.

“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention,” Brady said.

Over the weekend ESPN reported Brady was retiring, though speculation continued that the star quarterback might still come back.

Brady finished his career with seven Super Bowl championships, three MVPs and five Super Bowl MVPs.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Brady set a standard many will chase for years with his seven Super Bowl championships and five Super Bowl MVP awards. 

“Tom Brady will be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play in the NFL,” he said. “An incredible competitor and leader, his stellar career is remarkable for its longevity but also for the sustained excellence he displayed year after year.”

Reactions poured in from other NFL teams and former players, including a video from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his most recent team, and a tweet from the New England Patriots, his long-time home. 

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