In social media posts, Tom Brady, the legendary NFL QB, announces his retirement.

• Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement on Tuesday.
• With the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady won a total of seven Super Bowl titles.
• The 44-year-old said he would stop playing after 22 seasons.

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement Tuesday after 22 record-breaking seasons.

Brady, 44, posted on social media that he had decided to stop playing football because he could no longer commit to the necessary level of success in the NFL.

Although it is challenging for me to write this, I am stating that I will no longer make that competitive commitment. I have cherished my NFL career, and now it is time for me to prioritize other responsibilities that demand my attention.

Brady, who won seven Super Bowls and set numerous league passing records, faced criticism from fans who accused him of cheating and over-dominating their favorite teams.

In his retirement announcement, Brady shared a photo of himself playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he spent the last two seasons of his career after 20 seasons with the Patriots. He thanked the Buccaneers organization, head coach Bruce Arians, and fans, but not the Patriots or coach Bill Belichick. Brady and Belichick had won six Super Bowls together.

Brady mentioned the team that drafted him in a tweet sent hours after his initial statement.

"I'm beyond grateful, love you all," he wrote, addressing the Patriots Nation.

For three days prior to posting his announcement on Tuesday, Brady had not confirmed the initial ESPN report that he intended to retire.

Brady stated that he intends to approach his future after retiring from football one day at a time. He also mentioned that he plans to focus on expanding his co-founded businesses, including TB12 Sports and Autograph.io.

The Patriots drafted Brady in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, and he is now widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in the sport.

Brady has won seven Super Bowl titles, two with different teams, and was named Super Bowl MVP five times. He also made 15 Pro Bowl appearances and was named Associated Press NFL MVP three times.

Brady ends his NFL career with the most passing touchdowns (624), passing yards (84,520), and completed passes (7,263) of all time.

The player who was frequently labeled the GOAT was also renowned for leading teams to triumphs in the final moments of contests.

Peyton Manning holds the record for the most game-winning drives with 54, while Brady is in second place with 53. Additionally, Brady has 42 comeback wins, which is behind Manning's 43.

In Super Bowl LI in 2017, Brady led the Patriots to a thrilling 34-28 victory, overcoming a 28-3 deficit in the third quarter.

In his final game last month, Brady led the Bucs back from a 27-3 deficit against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite tying the game at 27, the Rams ultimately won with a game-winning field goal in the final second of the fourth quarter.

Both teammates and rivals highly respected Brady. Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy witnessed Brady in scrimmages between the Patriots and Eagles and later became his teammate with the Buccaneers during the 2020 season.

In an interview with CNBC in April, McCoy referred to Brady as a "drill sergeant."

Playing with him, I could see how intense and smart he is," McCoy said. "I've never played with a quarterback like that.

Brady’s success on the field came with its share of controversy.

In 2016, he received a four-game suspension for his part in the "Deflategate" scandal, which occurred when the New England Patriots were accused of deflating game balls during the 2014 AFC championship game against the Indianapolis Colts, led by Andrew Luck.

The Patriots were penalized $1 million and lost two draft picks by the NFL.

Brady amassed a fortune of nearly $300 million during his career, according to Spotrac.

In June, Brady invested in the crypto platform FTX and Forbes estimates he earns $31 million annually from endorsements.

Brady discussed his business interests after football but was unsure about how he would spend his days.

Brady wrote, "I am certain that I want to devote a considerable amount of time to helping others and enhancing their lives, as numerous individuals have done for me."