The end of an era. Tom Brady announced that he is leaving the New England Patriots after a historic 20-season run.
“I wanted to say thank you to all of the incredible fans and Patriots supporters. MA has been my home for twenty years. It has truly been the happiest two decades I could have envisioned in my life and I have nothing but love and gratitude for my time in New England,” the quarterback, 42, wrote in a statement shared on his Instagram and Twitter accounts on Tuesday, March 17. “The support has been overwhelming – I wish every player could experience it. My children were born and raised here and you always embraced this California kid as your own. I love your commitment and loyalty to your teams and winning for our city means more than you will ever know. I can’t thank you enough for the support of our team.”
LOVE YOU PATS NATION pic.twitter.com/lxSQZmnjPL
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
Brady’s announcement came one day after the NFL’s legal tampering period opened, allowing him to begin negotiations with other teams.
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