Tom Brady

Tom Brady is an American former professional football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history.

Tom Brady is an American former professional football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest players in National Football League history. He played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, won seven Super Bowl championships, and later became a television analyst. Brady is widely followed by Canadian football fans through NFL coverage on Canadian sports media, and his career is often referenced in discussions of quarterback excellence in North American football.

Early life and college

Brady was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California. He played college football at Michigan before entering the NFL after being selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft (199th overall).

Professional career

Brady spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, becoming the team's primary starter and leading the franchise to multiple division titles, conference championships, and Super Bowl victories. He later joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and won Super Bowl LV. In total, he won seven Super Bowls, the most by any NFL player.

Later career and broadcasting

After retiring following the 2022 season, Brady moved into sports media. Fox announced him as a lead NFL analyst, and he began that role in 2024. That same year, he also became a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Records and recognition

Brady finished his career holding major NFL passing records and earning multiple league and Super Bowl MVP awards. He is widely cited as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in football history.