Tom Brady Reportedly Files Retirement Letter with NFL, NFLPA; Eligible for 2028 HOF

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady doesn't intend to come out of retirement for a second time.

Brady filed a letter with the NFL and NFL Players Association on Friday confirming his Feb. 1 retirement announcement, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Feb. 1, and while some were surprised by his announcement, including former teammate Rob Gronkowski, his letter to the NFL and NFLPA confirms that he's done.

The 45-year-old is now officially eligible to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028, and there's little doubt he'll be a first-ballot inductee.

Brady began his career with the New England Patriots, which selected him in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft out of Michigan. He went on to lead the franchise to numerous AFC East titles, nine AFC championships and six Super Bowl titles.

The California native also was a three-time MVP, 14-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro, four-time Super Bowl MVP and two-time Offensive Player of the Year.

He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2020 campaign and went to win another Super Bowl, in addition to another Super Bowl MVP award and a 15th Pro Bowl selection.

Brady also leads the NFL in all-time passing yards (89,214), all-time completions (7,753) and all-time passing touchdowns (649), among various other accolades.

With Brady now in retirement, it's possible he'll sign a one-day contract to retire a Patriot. Team owner Robert Kraft has been vocal about wanting to get the star quarterback back to New England, so keep your eyes peeled for a potential honorary reunion.