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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2020|2022}})

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* 3× [[~~NFL Most Valuable Player Award|~~NFL Most Valuable Player]] (2007, 2010, 2017)

* 2× [[NFL Offensive Player of the Year]] (2007, 2010)
* ~~Award|~~[[NFL ~~Offensive~~Comeback Player of the Year]] (~~2007, 2010~~2009)

* [[NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award|NFL Comeback Player of the Year]] (2009)

* 3× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2007 All-Pro Team|2007]], [[2010 All-Pro Team|2010]], [[2017 All-Pro Team|2017]])

* 3× Second-team All-Pro ([[2005 All-Pro Team|2005]], [[2016 All-Pro Team|2016]], [[2021 All-Pro Team|2021]])

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* 4× [[List of NFL annual passing yards leaders|NFL passing yards leader]] (2005, 2007, 2017, 2021)

* 2× [[List of NFL annual passer rating leaders|NFL passer rating leader]] (2007, 2010)

* [[~~List of NFL annual pass completion percentage leaders|~~NFL completion percentage leader]] (2007)

* [[NFL 2000s All-Decade Team]]

* [[NFL 2010s All-Decade Team]]

* [[NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team]]

* [[~~Associated Press Athlete of the Year|~~AP Male Athlete of the Year]] (2007)

* 2× [[Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year|''SI'' Sportsman of the Year]] (2005, 2021)

* [[Bert Bell Award]] (2007)

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* [[New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team]]

* [[List of New England Patriots retired numbers|New England Patriots No. 12]] retired

* [[College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS|~~FBS~~CFB national champion]] ([[1998 Rose Bowl|1997]])

; NFL records

* [[List of NFL career quarterback wins leaders|Career quarterback wins]]: 251

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'''Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr.''' (born August 3, 1977) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for 23 seasons. He spent his first 20 seasons with the [[New England Patriots]] and was a central contributor to the [[Brady–Belichick era|franchise's dynasty]] from 2001 to 2019. In his final three seasons, he was a member of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. ~~A seven-time [[Super Bowl]] champion,~~ Brady is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time.<ref name="GOAT" />

After playing [[college football]] for the [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan Wolverines]], Brady was selected 199th overall by the Patriots in the sixth round of the [[2000 NFL draft]], later earning him a reputation as the NFL's biggest [[draft steal]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Cartelli |first = Lance |date = April 29, 2015 |title = 25 of the greatest NFL Draft picks ever |url = http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/photos/25-of-the-best-nfl-draft-picks-of-all-time/25 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170222110448/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/photos/25-of-the-best-nfl-draft-picks-of-all-time/25 |archive-date = February 22, 2017 |access-date = February 21, 2017 |website = CBS |publisher = CBS Interactive }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Gaines |first = Cork |date = September 10, 2015 |title = How the Patriots pulled off the biggest steal in NFL history |url = http://www.businessinsider.com/patriots-tom-brady-draft-steal-2015-1 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170222110733/http://www.businessinsider.com/patriots-tom-brady-draft-steal-2015-1 |archive-date = February 22, 2017 |access-date = February 21, 2017 |website = Business Insider }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Top all-time NFL draft steals |url=http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap2000000344957 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2014-04-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222112443/http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap2000000344957 |archive-date=2017-02-22 |url-status=live |last1=Reineking |first1=Jim |access-date=February 21, 2017}}</ref> He became the starting quarterback during his second season, which saw the Patriots win their first [[Super Bowl]] title in [[Super Bowl XXXVI]]. As the team's primary starter for{{nbsp}}18 seasons,{{efn|2001–2007 and 2009–2019. Brady missed the majority of the 2008 season due to injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sources: Brady out with ACL tear |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ms-bradyoutforyear090708.html |website=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |date=2008-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015183116/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-bradyoutforyear090708 |archive-date=2015-10-15 |url-status=live |last1=Silver |first1=Michael |access-date=July 29, 2015}}</ref><ref name="auto10">{{Cite web |title = Tom Brady |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180206010741/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00.htm |archive-date = February 6, 2018 |access-date = July 29, 2015 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>}} Brady led the Patriots to{{nbsp}}17 division titles (including{{nbsp}}11 consecutive from 2009 to 2019),{{nbsp}}13 [[AFC Championship Game]]s (including eight consecutive from 2011 to 2018), nine Super Bowl appearances, and six Super Bowl titles, all [[NFL records]] for a player and franchise.{{efn|The Patriots are tied with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] with six Super Bowl titles. All other individual and franchise records listed are held outright by Brady and the Patriots respectively.}} He joined the Buccaneers in 2020 and won [[Super Bowl LV]], extending his individual records to{{nbsp}}10 Super Bowl appearances and seven victories.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Gartland |first = Dan |date = January 25, 2021 |title = 7 Stunning Facts About Tom Brady's Playoff Career |url = https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/01/25/buccaneers-tom-brady-playoffs-stats-super-bowl |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210322200346/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/01/25/buccaneers-tom-brady-playoffs-stats-super-bowl |archive-date = March 22, 2021 |access-date = April 27, 2022 |magazine = Sports Illustrated |language = en-us }}</ref> ~~Beginning in~~Since 2024, Brady ~~will be~~is the lead [[color commentator]] for the ''[[NFL on Fox]]'', teaming with [[play-by-play]] announcer [[Kevin Burkhardt]].<ref name="FoxBroadcast" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady says he'll start with Fox Sports in 2024 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35602512/tom-brady-says-start-fox-sports-2024 |website=[[ESPN]] |date=2023-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206194753/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35602512/tom-brady-says-start-fox-sports-2024 |archive-date=2023-02-06 |url-status=live |last1=Reiss |first1=Mike |access-date=February 6, 2023}}</ref>

Brady holds many major quarterback records, including [[List of National Football League career passing yards leaders|most career passing yards]], [[List of National Football League career passing completions leaders|completions]], [[List of National Football League career passing touchdowns leaders|touchdown passes]], and games started. He is the NFL leader in [[List of National Football League career quarterback wins leaders|career quarterback wins]], quarterback regular season wins, quarterback playoff wins, and [[Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award]]s, and the only Super Bowl MVP for two different franchises. Additional accolades held by Brady include the most [[Pro Bowl]] selections and the first unanimous [[~~National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|~~NFL MVP]]. The only quarterback to win a Super Bowl in three separate decades, Brady is also noted for the longevity of his success. He was the oldest NFL MVP at age{{nbsp}}40, the oldest Super Bowl MVP at age{{nbsp}}43, and the oldest quarterback selected to the Pro Bowl at age{{nbsp}}44.<ref name="auto11">{{cite news |title=Tom Brady named NFL's MVP for third time of career |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-named-nfl-s-mvp-for-third-time-of-career-0ap3000000913843 |date=2018-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726054436/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000913843/article/tom-brady-named-nfls-mvp-for-third-time-of-career |archive-date=2018-07-26 |url-status=live |work=[[National Football League]] |last1=Wesseling |first1=Chris |language=en |access-date=January 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady admits he's sore after Week 1 win over Cowboys: 'There's no margin for error when you're 45' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-admits-hes-sore-after-week-1-win-over-cowboys-theres-no-margin-for-error-when-youre-45/ |website=[[CBS Sports]] |date=2022-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915142831/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-admits-hes-sore-after-week-1-win-over-cowboys-theres-no-margin-for-error-when-youre-45/ |archive-date=2022-09-15 |url-status=live |last1=McCarriston |first1=Shanna |access-date=September 16, 2022}}</ref> Brady is the only NFL quarterback named to two all-decade teams ([[National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team|2000s]] and [[National Football League 2010s All-Decade Team|2010s]])<ref>{{Cite web |last = Smith |first = Michael David |date = April 6, 2020 |title = Tom Brady is first QB to make two all-decade teams |url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/06/tom-brady-is-first-qb-to-make-two-all-decade-teams/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220131021807/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/06/tom-brady-is-first-qb-to-make-two-all-decade-teams/ |archive-date = January 31, 2022 |access-date = April 6, 2020 |website = ProFootballTalk |language = en-GB }}</ref> and was unanimously named to the [[National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team|100th Anniversary All-Time Team]] in 2019.

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== Early life ==

Brady was born in [[San Mateo, California]], on August 3, 1977, the only son and fourth child of Galynn Patricia ({{nee| Johnson}}) and Thomas Brady Sr.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Tom Brady Biography |url = https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/tom-brady/bio/186685 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090516202559/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/tom-brady/bio/186685 |archive-date = May 16, 2009 |access-date = August 4, 2012 |website = TV Guide }}</ref> Brady was raised as a [[~~Roman Catholicism|~~Catholic]]. His father is of Irish descent, while his mother has Swedish, Norwegian, German, and Polish ancestry.<ref name="Boston Globe-2017">{{Cite news |date = March 4, 2017 |title = Tom Brady's roots run deep into 19th-century Boston |work = [[The Boston Globe]] |url = https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2017/03/04/tom-brady-roots-run-deep-into-century-boston/fnXhdw7Sxj1JKTMknQgVfK/story.html |url-status = live |access-date = March 6, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170306210851/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2017/03/04/tom-brady-roots-run-deep-into-century-boston/fnXhdw7Sxj1JKTMknQgVfK/story.html |archive-date = March 6, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date = February 6, 2017 |title = Gronkowski and Gostomski – Polish accents in the Super Bowl |url = https://eurosport.tvn24.pl/inne,132/gronkowski-i-gostomski-polskie-akcenty-w-super-bowl,713050.html |access-date = November 6, 2022 |website = Eurosport |quote = [...]Tom Brady also has a Polish grandmother. |archive-date = November 6, 2022 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221106184331/https://eurosport.tvn24.pl/inne,132/gronkowski-i-gostomski-polskie-akcenty-w-super-bowl,713050.html |url-status = live }}</ref>

In the 1980s, Brady regularly attended [[San Francisco 49ers]] games at [[Candlestick Park]], where he was a fan of quarterback [[Joe Montana]]; Brady called Montana his idol and one of his inspirations.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Judge |first = Clark |date = February 7, 2005 |title = Only 27, Brady seals his Hall of Fame credentials |url = http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8170976 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050210015829/http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8170976 |archive-date = February 10, 2005 |access-date = December 26, 2007 |work = [[CBS Sports]] }}</ref> At age four, Brady attended the [[1981–82 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship: San Francisco 49ers 28, Dallas Cowboys 27|1981 NFC Championship]], against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], in which Montana threw "[[The Catch (American football)|The Catch]]" to [[Dwight Clark]].<ref>{{Cite web |date = October 2, 2011 |title = Tom Brady rebounds as Pats punish Raiders for many mistakes |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311002013 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210208215037/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311002013 |archive-date = February 8, 2021 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[ESPN]] |agency = Associated Press }}</ref> As a child, Brady attended football camp at the [[College of San Mateo]], where he was taught to throw the football by camp counselor and future NFL/[[Arena Football League|AFL]] quarterback [[Tony Graziani]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Ducibella |first = Jim |date = June 28, 2005 |title = W&M's football facilities growing |url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-133738653.html |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140610222439/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-133738653.html |archive-date = June 10, 2014 |access-date = January 12, 2014 |website = [[Virginia Pilot and Ledger-Star]] |page = 3 }}</ref> Despite the [[Celtics–Lakers rivalry|rivalry]] between the two teams, Brady grew up as a [[Los Angeles Lakers]] and [[Boston Celtics]] fan.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Young |first = Shalise Manze |date = October 24, 2010 |title = Getting to Know...Tom Brady |url = http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2010/10/getting_to_know_7.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305085612/http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2010/10/getting_to_know_7.html |archive-date = March 5, 2016 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = Boston.com }}</ref>

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Brady attended [[Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, California)|Junípero Serra High School]] in San Mateo, where he graduated in 1995.<ref name="Serra_HighSchool">{{Cite web |title = 2004 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees |url = http://www.serrahs.com/page.cfm?p=206 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927004704/http://www.serrahs.com/page.cfm?p=206 |archive-date = September 27, 2007 |access-date = December 26, 2007 |publisher = [[Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, California)|Junípero Serra High School]] }}</ref> He played [[high school football|football]], [[high school basketball|basketball]], and [[baseball]] in high school. He played against [[Bellarmine College Preparatory]] rival [[Pat Burrell]] in both football and baseball.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Smith |first = Cam |date = October 10, 2014 |title = Tom Brady wants to remind you that he once played high school football |url = https://usatodayhss.com/2014/tom-brady-wants-to-remind-you-that-he-once-played-high-school-football |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210307230932/https://usatodayhss.com/2014/tom-brady-wants-to-remind-you-that-he-once-played-high-school-football |archive-date = March 7, 2021 |access-date = February 21, 2019 |website = USA TODAY High School Sports |language = en }}</ref> Brady began his football career as the backup quarterback on the Padres [[junior varsity]] team. At first, Brady was not good enough to start on the 0–8 junior varsity team, which had not scored a touchdown all year.<ref name="Story of boy named Tom Brady">{{Cite web |last = Cimini |first = Rich |date = January 25, 2008 |title = Story of boy named Tom Brady |url = http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/story-boy-named-tom-brady-article-1.341686 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208093013/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/story-boy-named-tom-brady-article-1.341686 |archive-date = December 8, 2015 |access-date = December 8, 2015 |website = NY Daily News }}</ref> Brady ascended to the starting position when the starting quarterback was injured. He became the varsity starter in his junior year and held the position until he graduated.<ref>{{Cite web |title = JockBio: Tom Brady Biography |url = http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Brady_Tom/Brady_bio.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151211062433/http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Brady_Tom/Brady_bio.html |archive-date = December 11, 2015 |access-date = December 4, 2015 |website = jockbio.com }}</ref> By Brady's senior year, he was striving to be noticed by college coaches. He created highlight tapes and sent them to schools he considered attending.<ref>{{Cite web |date = November 17, 2015 |title = Lessons from Tom Brady's Recruiting in College |url = http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2015/11/17/high-school-football-players-learn-tom-bradys-recruiting-process/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208232528/http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2015/11/17/high-school-football-players-learn-tom-bradys-recruiting-process/ |archive-date = December 8, 2015 |access-date = December 8, 2015 |website = NCSA Athletic Recruiting Blog |language = en }}</ref> This led to strong interest from many football programs.

The process of recruiting was much different during Brady's time when athletes' rankings were not as prominent. In terms of recruiting in the 2000s, Brady would have been considered a three or four-star recruit.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Staples |first = Andy |date = January 30, 2018 |title = How Michigan and Tom Brady Recruited Each Other |url = https://www.si.com/college/2018/01/30/tom-brady-recruitment-michigan-national-signing-day |access-date = February 2, 2023 |magazine = Sports Illustrated |archive-date = February 2, 2023 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230202153533/https://www.si.com/college/2018/01/30/tom-brady-recruitment-michigan-national-signing-day |url-status = live }}</ref> He was a highly rated prospect.<ref>{{Cite web |title = 1995 tops 1998 as Michigan's best recruiting class |url = http://www.maizeandbluenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96:1995-tops-1998-as-michigans-best-recruiting-class |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208041300/http://www.maizeandbluenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96:1995-tops-1998-as-michigans-best-recruiting-class |archive-date = December 8, 2015 |access-date = December 4, 2015 |website = maizeandbluenews.com }}</ref> Brady was also on Blue Chip Illustrated as well as a Prep Football Report [[All-American]] selection.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Tom Brady |url = http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/tom-brady |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150314125859/http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/tom-brady |archive-date = March 14, 2015 |access-date = December 8, 2015 |website = New England Patriots }}</ref> After his recruiting process, he narrowed his list to five schools.<ref name="bleacherreport.com">{{Cite web |last = Kirpalani |first = Sirjay |date = September 24, 2015 |title = The College Recruitment of Tom Brady |url = http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2563825-the-college-recruitment-of-tom-brady |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151114161733/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2563825-the-college-recruitment-of-tom-brady |archive-date = November 14, 2015 |access-date = December 4, 2015 |website = Bleacher Report }}</ref> "Probably the ones that we did hear from and ultimately pared the list to were [[~~University of California, Berkeley|~~Cal–Berkeley]], UCLA, USC, Michigan and Illinois," his father said.<ref name="bleacherreport.com" /> As a Cal-Berkeley fan, his father hoped that Brady would attend the nearby school, where Brady was a silent commit, and that he would be able to watch his son play.<ref>{{Cite news |date = February 2, 2008 |title = Things fell apart when Cal lost Brady |language = en |work = East Bay Times |url = http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2008/02/02/things-fell-apart-when-cal-lost-brady/ |url-status = live |access-date = October 24, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171025022156/http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2008/02/02/things-fell-apart-when-cal-lost-brady/ |archive-date = October 25, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date = March 1, 2017 |title = Tom Brady apparently silently committed to Cal before he visited Michigan |language = en |work = USA Today High School Sports |url = http://usatodayhss.com/2017/tom-brady-apparently-silently-committed-to-cal-before-he-visited-michigan |url-status = live |access-date = October 24, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171025073243/http://usatodayhss.com/2017/tom-brady-apparently-silently-committed-to-cal-before-he-visited-michigan |archive-date = October 25, 2017 }}</ref>

Brady was also known as a great baseball player in high school.<ref>{{Cite web |date = February 3, 2012 |title = Tom Brady: The Story of a Baseball Failure |url = http://mlb.mlb.com/news/wall/article.jsp?content_id=26538448 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208080220/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/wall/article.jsp?content_id=26538448 |archive-date = December 8, 2015 |access-date = December 4, 2015 |website = Major League Baseball }}</ref> He was a left-handed-batting catcher with power. His skills impressed MLB scouts, and he was drafted in the 18th round of the [[~~1995 Major League Baseball Draft|~~1995 MLB Draft]] by the [[Montreal Expos]],<ref name="Story of boy named Tom Brady" /><ref>{{Cite web |title = Tom Brady – Official New England Patriots biography |url = http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=566 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050305040529/http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=566 |archive-date = March 5, 2005 |access-date = January 11, 2010 |publisher = [[New England Patriots]] }}</ref> after the team brought Brady to Candlestick Park to work out with players, a very unusual decision.<ref name="speros20170602">{{Cite web |last=Speros |first=Bill |date=June 2, 2017 |title=Before the GOAT: Tom Brady 'Could Have Been One of the Greatest Catchers Ever' |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2713141-before-the-goat-tom-brady-could-have-been-one-of-the-greatest-catchers-ever |access-date=February 2, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=February 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202072723/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2713141-before-the-goat-tom-brady-could-have-been-one-of-the-greatest-catchers-ever |url-status=live }}</ref> The Expos projected Brady as a potential All-Star, with then-GM [[Kevin Malone (baseball)|Kevin Malone]] claiming that he had the potential to be "one of the greatest catchers ever".<ref>{{Cite web |last = Chesterton |first = Eric |date = February 3, 2019 |title = Before he was a Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady had a bright future in baseball |url = https://www.mlb.com/cut4/patriots-tom-brady-was-mlb-draft-pick-c303465270 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210507032021/https://www.mlb.com/cut4/patriots-tom-brady-was-mlb-draft-pick-c303465270 |archive-date = May 7, 2021 |access-date = May 3, 2021 |website = MLB.com |language = en }}</ref> The team offered him money typical of that offered to a late second-round or early third-round pick,<ref>{{Cite web |last = McKenna |first = Henry |date = July 11, 2017 |title = Montreal Expos tried desperately to get Tom Brady to pick baseball over football |url = http://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2017/07/11/montreal-expos-tried-desperately-to-get-tom-brady-to-pick-baseball-over-football/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170715022403/http://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2017/07/11/montreal-expos-tried-desperately-to-get-tom-brady-to-pick-baseball-over-football/ |archive-date = July 15, 2017 |access-date = July 11, 2017 |website = Patriots Wire }}</ref> but Brady was recruited by Michigan football assistant Bill Harris, signing to play for the [[University of Michigan]] in 1995.<ref name="bleacherreport.com" /><ref>{{Cite web |title = Tom Brady Biography |url = http://www.biography.com/people/tom-brady-259541#synopsis |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208170912/http://www.biography.com/people/tom-brady-259541#synopsis |archive-date = December 8, 2015 |access-date = December 7, 2015 |website = [[biography.com|Biography]] |publisher = Bio. }}</ref> Brady would become the last active athlete drafted by the Expos.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tom-brady-becomes-last-active-montreal-expos-draft-pick-to-retire-from-professional-playing-career/ |title = Tom Brady becomes last active Montreal Expos draft pick to retire from professional playing career |date = February 2023 |access-date = February 6, 2023 |archive-date = February 6, 2023 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230206230135/https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tom-brady-becomes-last-active-montreal-expos-draft-pick-to-retire-from-professional-playing-career/ |url-status = live }}</ref> He finished his high school football career by completing 236 of 447 passes for 3,702 yards and{{nbsp}}31 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date = August 5, 2012 |title = Tom Brady at 35 |url = https://www.si.com/nfl/2012/08/05/05tom-brady-at-35#gid=ci0255ca98b00024a5&pid=tom-brady-and-family |access-date = February 2, 2023 |magazine = Sports Illustrated |archive-date = February 2, 2023 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230202154104/https://www.si.com/nfl/2012/08/05/05tom-brady-at-35#gid=ci0255ca98b00024a5&pid=tom-brady-and-family |url-status = live }}</ref> Brady also won All-State and All-Far West honors and the team's Most Valuable Player Award.<ref name="Tom Brady" />

During summer 1998 and 1999, Brady was an intern at [[Merrill Lynch]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Knoblauch |first = Max |date = September 18, 2014 |title = Tom Brady's Old Internships Look Really Cute on His Résumé |url = http://mashable.com/2014/09/18/tom-brady-resume |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140922000443/http://mashable.com/2014/09/18/tom-brady-resume/ |archive-date = September 22, 2014 |access-date = September 25, 2014 |publisher = [[Mashable]] }}</ref> He was inducted into the Junípero Serra High School Hall of Fame in 2003.<ref name="Tom Brady" /> When Brady visited the school in 2012, two weeks after [[Super Bowl XLVI]], administrators announced that they named the football stadium Brady Family Stadium.<ref>{{Cite news |last = Kinney |first = Aaron |date = February 24, 2012 |title = Serra to name football stadium after Brady |work = [[San Jose Mercury News]] |url = http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_20040193 |url-status = live |access-date = February 3, 2015 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150203055434/http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_20040193 |archive-date = February 3, 2015 }}</ref>

== College career ==

[[File:Tom Brady, UM football vs Rice 1999.jpg|thumb|Brady playing for the [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan inWolverines]], 1999]]

~~[[File:20160917 Tom Brady at Michigan Stadium.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=Brady throwing a football|Brady at [[Michigan Stadium]] in 2016]]~~

Brady played college football at the [[University of Michigan]] for the [[Michigan Wolverines football|Wolverines]] from 1995 to 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Bradford |first = Rob |date = January 19, 2009 |title = The Tom Brady Interview (in Toronto) |url = http://leeinks.weei.com/the-tom-brady-interview-in-toronto/ |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090301202322/http://leeinks.weei.com/the-tom-brady-interview-in-toronto/ |archive-date = March 1, 2009 |access-date = May 18, 2010 |publisher = WEEI Sportsradio Network }}</ref><ref name="TomBradyAsYouForgotHim">{{Cite magazine |last = Rosenberg |first = Michael |date = January 9, 2012 |title = Tom Brady As You Forgot Him |magazine = Sports Illustrated |url = https://www.si.com/vault/2012/01/09/106148035/tom-brady-as-you-forgot-him |url-status = live |access-date = August 22, 2015 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160223124503/http://www.si.com/vault/2012/01/09/106148035/tom-brady-as-you-forgot-him |archive-date = February 23, 2016 }}</ref> After [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirting]] in 1995,<ref>{{Cite web |last = Gaines |first = Cork |date = February 3, 2019 |title = Tom Brady considered transferring in college but instead accepted the challenge of getting better and becoming the starter |url = https://www.businessinsider.com/tom-brady-michigan-transfer-cal-depth-chart-starter-2019-2 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220405213427/https://www.businessinsider.com/tom-brady-michigan-transfer-cal-depth-chart-starter-2019-2 |archive-date = April 5, 2022 |access-date = April 5, 2022 |website = Business Insider }}</ref> Brady spent the next two years as a backup quarterback, while teammate and future NFL quarterback [[Brian Griese]] led the [[1997 Michigan Wolverines football team|1997 Wolverines]] to an undefeated season, which was capped by a victory in the [[1998 Rose Bowl|Rose Bowl]] and a share of the [[College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS|national championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title = 1997 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results |url = https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1997-schedule.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180224113627/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1997-schedule.html |archive-date = February 24, 2018 |access-date = March 17, 2018 |website = College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language = en }}</ref> When he initially enrolled at Michigan, Brady was seventh on the depth chart, and struggled to get playing time.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Myers |first = Gabriel |date = January 30, 2018 |title = Opinion: Brady's resilience and sacrifice is an example for young athletes |url = https://www.lasvegasoptic.com/sports/opinion-brady-s-resilience-and-sacrifice-is-an-example-for-young-athletes/article_5dda4db2-a308-11ed-a954-53f6918f38f3.html |access-date = February 2, 2023 |website = Las Vegas Optic |language = en |archive-date = February 2, 2023 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230202155011/https://www.lasvegasoptic.com/sports/opinion-brady-s-resilience-and-sacrifice-is-an-example-for-young-athletes/article_5dda4db2-a308-11ed-a954-53f6918f38f3.html |url-status = live }}</ref> At one point, Brady hired a [[~~sports psychology|~~sports psychologist]] to help him cope with frustration and anxiety; he even considered transferring to the [[University of California, Berkeley]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Jenkins |first = Lee |date = January 31, 2008 |title = Self-made man |magazine = [[Sports Illustrated]] |url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/lee_jenkins/01/30/tombrady/index.html |url-status = ~~live~~dead |access-date = January 11, 2010 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100111053740/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/lee_jenkins/01/30/tombrady/index.html |archive-date = January 11, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last = Pedulla |first = Tom |date = October 31, 2006 |title = Decorated Patriots QB feels he still has something to prove |work = [[USA Today]] |url = https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soac/2006-10-31-brady_x.htm |url-status = live |access-date = December 27, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080126071116/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soac/2006-10-31-brady_x.htm |archive-date = January 26, 2008 }}</ref> He worked closely with assistant athletic director [[Greg Harden]], who met with Brady every week to build his confidence and to maximize his performance.<ref name="TomBradyGuru">{{Cite web |last = Adelson |first = Eric |date = January 11, 2011 |title = Tom Brady's Guru |url = http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201101/tom-bradys-guru |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180909185451/http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201101/tom-bradys-guru |archive-date = September 9, 2018 |access-date = May 22, 2020 |website = ThePostGame.com }}</ref> Brady told ''[[60 Minutes]]'' in 2014: "He will always be somebody I rely on for sound advice and mentorship. He has helped me with my own personal struggles in both athletics and in life. Greg really pushed me in a direction that I wasn't sure I could go."<ref>{{Cite interview |title = 60 Minutes Sports |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfz4skkFWk4 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160116142344/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfz4skkFWk4 |archive-date = January 16, 2016 |url-status = live |publisher = YouTube }}</ref>

On September 28, 1996, Brady appeared in his first collegiate game after Michigan was up 35–3 against [[1996 UCLA Bruins football team|UCLA]] late in the fourth quarter. His first-ever pass attempt was intercepted by [[Phillip Ward]] and returned for a 42-yard touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Pevos |first = Edward |date = February 4, 2018 |title = Tom Brady's first pass at Michigan had the worst possible result |url = https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2018/02/tom_bradys_first_pass_at_michi.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220405215735/https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2018/02/tom_bradys_first_pass_at_michi.html |archive-date = April 5, 2022 |access-date = April 5, 2022 |website = Michigan Live }}</ref>

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Brady's success as a passer has been attributed to his work ethic, competitive spirit, [[~~Passing pocket|~~pocket awareness]], and intelligence.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Lazar |first = Evan |date = September 21, 2017 |title = Film Review: Tom Brady is Houdini in the pocket |url = https://www.patspulpit.com/2017/9/21/16342810/film-review-patriots-qb-tom-brady-is-houdini-in-the-pocket |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210910071124/https://www.patspulpit.com/2017/9/21/16342810/film-review-patriots-qb-tom-brady-is-houdini-in-the-pocket |archive-date = September 10, 2021 |access-date = August 9, 2019 |website = Pats Pulpit |publisher = SB Nation }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Davis |first = Scott |date = March 24, 2020 |title = 41 examples of Tom Brady's extraordinary competitiveness |url = https://www.businessinsider.com/tom-bradys-insane-competitiveness-examples-2017-8 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210814140159/https://www.businessinsider.com/tom-bradys-insane-competitiveness-examples-2017-8 |archive-date = August 14, 2021 |access-date = December 13, 2020 |website = Business Insider }}</ref> Brady started 381 games (333 regular {{nowrap|season, 48}} playoff)<ref name="auto10" /> in{{nbsp}}23 seasons, the most for an NFL quarterback. His first{{nbsp}}20 seasons were with the Patriots, which is the most for an NFL quarterback with one franchise. He served as the primary starter in{{nbsp}}21 of his seasons, holding a backup role during his [[2000 New England Patriots season|rookie campaign]] and missing nearly all the [[2008 New England Patriots season|2008 season]] due to injury.<ref>{{Cite news |last = Springer |first = Shira |date = September 11, 2008 |title = Brady has both ACL and MCL tears |work = [[Boston Globe]] |url = http://archive.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/09/11/brady_has_both_acl_and_mcl_tears/ |url-status = live |access-date = January 6, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171219231556/http://archive.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/09/11/brady_has_both_acl_and_mcl_tears/ |archive-date = December 19, 2017 }}</ref> The 2008 season marks the only time Brady did not start because of injury. During his{{nbsp}}21 seasons as the primary starter, he missed the playoffs only once (in [[2002 New England Patriots season|2002]]) and had only one losing season (in [[2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|2022]]). Throughout his 23 seasons in the NFL, Brady never played a snap where his team was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clawson |first1=Douglas |title=12 wild facts on Tom Brady's career, from beating every NFL team at least once to insane Super Bowl percentage |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/12-wild-facts-on-tom-bradys-career-from-beating-every-nfl-team-at-least-once-to-insane-super-bowl-percentage/ |website=CBS Sports |date=February 3, 2023 |access-date=February 2, 2024 |archive-date=February 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202221804/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/12-wild-facts-on-tom-bradys-career-from-beating-every-nfl-team-at-least-once-to-insane-super-bowl-percentage/ |url-status=live }}</ref> With the Patriots, Brady led the team to{{nbsp}}17 [[AFC East]] titles. He led the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in [[2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|2020]] to a [[Wild card (sports)|wild card]] berth, the only time his team did not make the playoffs as a division winner, and [[NFC South]] titles the following two seasons.<ref name="Breech">{{Cite web |last = Breech |first = John |date = January 7, 2021 |title = Tom Brady facing playoff obstacle that he's never had to deal with in his 21-year career |url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-facing-playoff-obstacle-that-hes-never-had-to-deal-with-in-his-21-year-career/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210310043402/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-facing-playoff-obstacle-that-hes-never-had-to-deal-with-in-his-21-year-career/ |archive-date = March 10, 2021 |access-date = September 22, 2021 |website = [[CBS Sports]] |language = en }}</ref>

[[File:Tom Brady7.jpg|thumb|left|upright=.9|Brady during the 2009 preseason]]

The winningest quarterback in NFL history, Brady won 251 regular season games and{{nbsp}}35 postseason games for a combined 286 wins.<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web |title = Most games won by a quarterback, NFL history |url = https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=ktjVy |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200728175005/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=ktjVy |archive-date = July 28, 2020 |access-date = January 1, 2019 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |publisher = Pro Football Reference, LLC }}</ref> Brady holds a {{winpct|251|82}} winning percentage, which is the highest among NFL quarterbacks who have started 100 games. He is the only NFL quarterback to win 200 regular season games and his{{nbsp}}35 postseason victories are more than twice those of any other quarterback. Brady is the only NFL quarterback to win [[Perfect season|all 16 regular season games]] ([[2007 New England Patriots season|2007]]).<ref>{{Cite news |last = Shaughnessy |first = Dan |date = December 30, 2007 |title = Just perfect: Patriots make history, beat Giants for 16–0 season |work = [[Boston Globe]] |url = http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/12/30/just_perfect/ |url-status = live |access-date = January 6, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032658/http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/12/30/just_perfect/ |archive-date = December 1, 2017 }}</ref> In 2021, Brady became one of four quarterbacks to defeat all{{nbsp}}32 NFL teams.{{efn|name=32Teams|Brady is the fourth quarterback to defeat all 32 NFL teams after [[Brett Favre]], [[Peyton Manning]], and [[Drew Brees]].}} Brady has the most [[Pro Bowl]] selections in NFL history at{{nbsp}}15 and was named [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|league MVP]] three times in [[2007 NFL season|2007]], [[2010 NFL season|2010]] and [[2017 NFL season|2017]].<ref>{{Cite web |date = January 5, 2008 |title = Brady takes 49 of 50 votes in MVP voting |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3182557 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180909001856/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3182557 |archive-date = September 9, 2018 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[ESPN]] |agency = Associated Press }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots' Brady wins second MVP award by unanimous decision |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-brady-wins-second-mvp-award-by-unanimous-decision-09000d5d81e283a5 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2011-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201031640/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e283a5/article/patriots-brady-wins-second-mvp-award-by-unanimous-decision |archive-date=2017-12-01 |url-status=live |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref> His 2010 MVP was awarded in a unanimous decision; the first time this distinction was achieved.<ref>{{Cite web |date = November 24, 2015 |title = Best moments in NFL history: Lawrence Taylor wins 1986 NFL MVP |url = https://fansided.com/lists/best-moments-nfl-history/lawrence-taylor-1986-nfl-mvp |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171201081442/https://fansided.com/lists/best-moments-nfl-history/lawrence-taylor-1986-nfl-mvp/ |archive-date = December 1, 2017 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[FanSided]] }}</ref> Brady was named [[Associated Press Athlete of the Year|Male Athlete of the Year]] in 2007.<ref>{{Cite news |date = December 22, 2007 |title = AP athletes of the year: Brady makes being a superstar look almost routine |work = [[Deseret News]] |url = https://www.deseretnews.com/article/695238166/AP-athletes-of-the-year-Brady-makes-being-a-superstar-look-almost-routine.html |url-status = live |access-date = January 6, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180909003341/https://www.deseretnews.com/article/695238166/AP-athletes-of-the-year-Brady-makes-being-a-superstar-look-almost-routine.html |archive-date = September 9, 2018 }}</ref> He is one of only three players to win multiple NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP awards.{{efn|name=MultipleMVPs|Brady is the second player to win multiple NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP awards, following [[Joe Montana]] and preceding [[Patrick Mahomes]].}}<ref>{{Cite web |title = AP NFL Most Valuable Player Winners |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-nfl-mvp-award.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160610022530/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-nfl-mvp-award.htm |archive-date = June 10, 2016 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref><ref name="auto12">{{Cite web |title = Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Winners |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/super-bowl-mvp-award.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170803110815/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/super-bowl-mvp-award.htm |archive-date = August 3, 2017 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |publisher = [[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref>

Brady's 21 seasons as the primary starter led to seven [[Super Bowl]] titles, the most of any player and more than any NFL franchise.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Martin |first = Jill |date = February 4, 2019 |title = New England Patriots win Super Bowl LIII for 6th title |url = https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/03/sport/super-bowl-liii-patriots-rams/index.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211103195100/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/03/sport/super-bowl-liii-patriots-rams/index.html |archive-date = November 3, 2021 |access-date = November 12, 2021 |website = CNN }}</ref> Overall, he appeared in a record{{nbsp}}10 Super Bowls; just under half of the seasons in which he was the primary starter and more than any NFL franchise other than the Patriots. He and [[Peyton Manning]] are the only starting quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl for more than one franchise, with Brady winning six for the Patriots and one for the Buccaneers. In his seven victories, Brady set the record for [[~~Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|~~Super Bowl MVP]] awards with five.<ref name="DaSilva-2017">{{Cite web |last = DaSilva |first = Cameron |date = February 5, 2017 |title = Every record Tom Brady broke in his fifth Super Bowl win |url = https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/new-england-patriots-tom-brady-super-bowl-li-records-stats-020517 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181005194839/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/new-england-patriots-tom-brady-super-bowl-li-records-stats-020517 |archive-date = October 5, 2018 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[Fox Sports]] }}</ref> Having earned Super Bowl MVP honors with both New England and Tampa Bay, Brady is the only player to win the award with multiple franchises.<ref name="auto6">{{Cite web |last = Kerr |first = Jeff |date = February 8, 2021 |title = Super Bowl 2021: Tom Brady stands alone in 101-year history of NFL with 7th championship |url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2021-tom-brady-stands-alone-in-101-year-history-of-nfl-with-7th-championship/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211009192411/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-2021-tom-brady-stands-alone-in-101-year-history-of-nfl-with-7th-championship/ |archive-date = October 9, 2021 |access-date = February 8, 2021 |website = CBS Sports |language = en }}</ref>

Holding nearly every major quarterback record, Brady is the career, regular season, and playoff NFL leader in passing yards, attempts, and touchdown passes. He is the only NFL quarterback to have 600 passing touchdowns in the regular season. Brady holds career and postseason records for completions.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite news |last = Reiss |first = Mike |date = January 19, 2015 |title = Brady sets NFL's postseason passing record |work = ESPN.com |url = https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12190632/tom-brady-new-england-patriots-sets-nfl-postseason-passing-record |url-status = live |access-date = February 8, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180209003123/http://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12190632/tom-brady-new-england-patriots-sets-nfl-postseason-passing-record |archive-date = February 9, 2018 }}</ref><ref name="David Smith-2018" /><ref name="auto5">{{Cite news |last = Schechter |first = Lee |date = January 11, 2015 |title = Brady's 46th TD breaks Montana's playoff mark |work = ESPN.com |url = https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12147698/tom-brady-new-england-patriots-moves-postseason-career-leader-lists |url-status = live |access-date = February 8, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180209002847/http://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12147698/tom-brady-new-england-patriots-moves-postseason-career-leader-lists |archive-date = February 9, 2018 }}</ref> In his 333 career starts, he is the only NFL quarterback to have three separate streaks of consecutive starts of over 100 games. Brady's 111 consecutive starts from 2001 to 2008 ended because of his injury, and his 112 consecutive starts from 2009 to 2016 ended after he was suspended.<ref name="Tom Brady">{{Cite web |last = McKenna |first = Henry |date = July 15, 2016 |title = Tom Brady's 112-game start streak will come to an end |url = http://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2016/07/15/tom-brady-game-starting-streak |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210208083811/https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2016/07/15/tom-brady-game-starting-streak |archive-date = February 8, 2021 |access-date = July 28, 2016 |website = Boston.com }}</ref> For the remainder of his career, Brady had 110 consecutive starts from 2016 to 2022. His longevity led to him setting age records. Brady is the NFL's oldest quarterback to be named to the Pro Bowl (age{{nbsp}}44), be named Super Bowl MVP (age{{nbsp}}43), win a Super Bowl as the starting quarterback (age{{nbsp}}43), and be named league MVP (age{{nbsp}}40).<ref name="PFHOF" /><ref name="auto14" /> Up until his retirement, he was the last player drafted before 2004 on an NFL roster.<ref name="auto13">{{Cite web |title = 2000 NFL Draft Listing |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/draft.htm |access-date = September 9, 2022 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en |archive-date = October 27, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181027151700/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/draft.htm |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title = 2001 NFL Draft Listing |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm |access-date = September 9, 2022 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en |archive-date = October 2, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181002220506/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title = 2002 NFL Draft Listing |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |access-date = September 9, 2022 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en |archive-date = October 1, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181001104106/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title = 2003 NFL Draft Listing |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |access-date = September 9, 2022 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en |archive-date = November 2, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181102170332/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |url-status = live }}</ref>

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Brady was a lightly regarded prospect coming out of college,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Iyer |first = Vinnie |date = March 19, 2015 |title = Draft throwback: Read how Tom Brady nailed his own scouting report |url = http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/throwback-thursday-tom-brady-2000-nfl-draft-michigan-sixth-round-new-england-patriots/iciwiezgchjb1cuhwjiabva1n |url-status = live |magazine = [[Sporting News]] |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180421164930/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/throwback-thursday-tom-brady-2000-nfl-draft-michigan-sixth-round-new-england-patriots/iciwiezgchjb1cuhwjiabva1n |archive-date = April 21, 2018 |access-date = January 6, 2019 }}</ref> with an unimpressive [[NFL Scouting Combine]] performance reinforcing this reputation.<ref>{{Cite web |date = March 3, 2017 |title = Tom Brady recalls his scouting report from NFL combine |url = https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/03/03/tom-brady-nfl-combine-scouting-report |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210212093758/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/03/03/tom-brady-nfl-combine-scouting-report |archive-date = February 12, 2021 |access-date = August 9, 2019 |website = SI.com |language = en }}</ref> As a result, he was not selected until the sixth round of the [[2000 NFL draft]] by the [[New England Patriots]], 199th overall, a compensatory pick the Patriots earned due to the loss of punter [[Tom Tupa]] to free agency in 1999,<ref>{{cite news |title=Tom Brady's Real Origin Story |publisher=Pablo Torres Finds Out |date=September 16, 2024 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wozreNvGC6Y&t=2676s}}</ref> and was the seventh quarterback taken. He and his family believed Brady would be drafted in the second or third round; they watched the draft on television, stunned as six other quarterbacks were drafted before he was. Brady was so embarrassed he briefly left the family home during the sixth round and cried when recalling the experience for an interview 11 years later. Brady later said that when the Patriots notified him that he would be drafted, he was grateful he would not "have to be an insurance salesman".<ref name="graham20110410">{{Cite web |last = Graham |first = Tim |author-link = Tim Graham (sports journalist) |date = April 10, 2011 |title = Tom Brady cries when recalling 2000 draft |url = https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/39177/tom-brady-cries-when-recalling-2000-draft |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100538/http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/39177/tom-brady-cries-when-recalling-2000-draft |archive-date = January 1, 2019 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[ESPN]] }}</ref> According to [[Michael Holley]]'s book ''[[Patriot Reign]]'', the Patriots were considering Brady and [[Tim Rattay]], both of whom had received positive reviews from then-quarterbacks coach [[Dick Rehbein]].<ref>{{Cite book |last = Holley |first = Michael |title = Patriots Reign |publisher = HarperCollins |year = 2004 |isbn = 0-06-075794-9 }}</ref> Ultimately, the Patriots front office chose Brady. Considering his subsequent success, many analysts have called Brady the best NFL draft pick of all time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 NFL draft steals |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/Top-10-NFL-Draft-steals-all-time-022411#photo-title=Tom%20Brady,%20QB,%20New%20England%20Patriots&photo=28479110 |website=[[Fox Sports]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807011445/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/Top-10-NFL-Draft-steals-all-time-022411#photo-title=Tom%20Brady,%20QB,%20New%20England%20Patriots&photo=28479110 |archive-date=2011-08-07 |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date = April 18, 2010 |title = NFL's top 10 draft steals in league history |url = https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-s-top-10-draft-steals-in-league-history-09000d5d807ad5af |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080419215115/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d807ad5af&template=with-video&confirm=true |archive-date = April 19, 2008 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |publisher = National Football League }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Brady, Favre, Manning voted to list of top 10 draft picks of all time |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brady-favre-manning-voted-to-list-of-top-10-draft-picks-of-all--09000d5d817b3d66 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2010-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110913042700/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d817b3d66/article/brady-favre-manning-voted-to-list-of-top-10-draft-picks-of-all-time |archive-date=2011-09-13 |url-status=live |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title = Best NFL Draft Picks |url = http://www.mynfldraft.com/best-nfl-draft-picks/150 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111028191902/http://www.mynfldraft.com/best-nfl-draft-picks/150 |archive-date = October 28, 2011 |access-date = October 29, 2011 |website = My NFL Draft }}</ref> Patriots owner [[Robert Kraft]] recalled: "I still have the image of Tom Brady coming down the old [[Foxboro Stadium]] steps with that pizza box under his arm, a skinny beanpole, and when he introduced himself to me and said 'Hi Mr. Kraft,' he was about to say who he was, but I said 'I know who you are, you're Tom Brady. You're our sixth round draft choice,'" recalled Kraft. "And he looked me in the eye and said 'I'm the best decision this organization has ever made.' It looks like he could be right."<ref>{{Cite web |date = January 20, 2012 |title = Brady Told Kraft 'I'm Best Decision This Organization Has Ever Made' |url = https://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/01/20/brady-told-patriots-kraft-im-best-decision-this-organization-has-ever-made/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210816235312/https://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/01/20/brady-told-patriots-kraft-im-best-decision-this-organization-has-ever-made/ |archive-date = August 16, 2021 |access-date = November 12, 2021 |website = Boston CBS Local }}</ref>

Brady started the 2000 season as the fourth-string quarterback, behind starter [[Drew Bledsoe]] and backups [[John Friesz]] and [[Michael Bishop (gridiron football)|Michael Bishop]]; by [[2000 NFL season|the end of the season]], he was number two on the depth chart behind Bledsoe.<ref>{{Cite web |date = November 14, 2000 |title = Coach Hears Venom\Belichick Part of Problem? |url = http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WO&p_theme=wo&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EADE60FDACF6906&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210224042132/http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WO&p_theme=wo&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EADE60FDACF6906&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |archive-date = February 24, 2021 |access-date = August 15, 2012 |website = Worcester Telegram and Gazette }}</ref> During his rookie season, he was 1-for-3 passing, for six yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tom Brady 2000 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00/gamelog/2000/ |access-date=January 29, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518023438/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00/gamelog/2000/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tight end [[Rod Rutledge]] caught Brady's first and only completed pass of the season in a 34–9 loss to the [[Detroit Lions]] on November 23.<ref>{{Cite web |title = New England Patriots at Detroit Lions – November 23rd, 2000 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011230det.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210729231505/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011230det.htm |archive-date = July 29, 2021 |access-date = July 2, 2017 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Finn |first = Chad |date = November 20, 2014 |title = #TBT: When Tom Brady Made His Debut and No One Really Gave it Much Thought |url = http://archive.boston.com/sports/touching_all_the_bases/2014/11/tbt_when_tom_brady_made_his_debut_and_no_one_really_gave_it.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170816133310/http://archive.boston.com/sports/touching_all_the_bases/2014/11/tbt_when_tom_brady_made_his_debut_and_no_one_really_gave_it.html |archive-date = August 16, 2017 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = Boston.com }}</ref>

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In Brady's [[Tuck Rule Game|first playoff game]], he threw for 312 yards against the [[Oakland Raiders]] and led the Patriots back from a ten-point fourth-quarter deficit to send the game to overtime, where they won on an [[Adam Vinatieri]] field goal 16–13. A controversial play occurred in the fourth quarter of that game. Trailing by three points, Brady lost control of the ball after being hit by Raiders cornerback and former Michigan teammate [[Charles Woodson]]. Oakland initially recovered the ball but, citing the "[[Tuck rule (football)|tuck rule]]"{{snds}}which states that any forward throwing motion by a quarterback begins a pass even if the quarterback loses possession of the ball as he is attempting to tuck it back toward his body{{snds}}referee [[Walt Coleman]] overturned the call on [[instant replay]], ruling it an incomplete pass rather than a fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Howe |first = Jeff |date = January 18, 2012 |title = Patriots reflect on 'Snow Bowl' during 10-year anniversary of tuck rule game |url = http://www.nesn.com/2012/01/patriots-reflect-on-snow-bowl-during-10-year-anniversary-of-tuck-rule.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120120014741/http://www.nesn.com/2012/01/patriots-reflect-on-snow-bowl-during-10-year-anniversary-of-tuck-rule.html |archive-date = January 20, 2012 |access-date = August 15, 2012 |website = NESN.com }}</ref> Brady finished the game 32-of-52 for 312 passing yards and one interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Divisional Round – Oakland Raiders at New England Patriots – January 19th, 2002 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201190nwe.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210312143518/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201190nwe.htm |archive-date = March 12, 2021 |access-date = February 17, 2019 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref>

In the [[2001–02 NFL playoffs#AFC Championship: New England Patriots 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17|AFC Championship Game]] against the Steelers, Brady injured his knee, and was relieved by Bledsoe. The Patriots won the game by a score of 24–17.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bledsoe's return sparks Patriots past Steelers 24–17 |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2002/playoffs/news/2002/01/27/patriots_steelers_ap/ |website=[[CNN]] |date=2002-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051225033754/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2002/playoffs/news/2002/01/27/patriots_steelers_ap/ |archive-date=2005-12-25 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 12, 2021 |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> Subsequently, Las Vegas oddsmakers positioned them as 14-point [[~~underdog (competition)|~~underdogs]] against the [[National Football Conference|NFC]] champion [[St. Louis Rams]] in [[Super Bowl XXXVI]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Caesar |first = Dan |date = January 30, 2002 |title = 14-Point spread isn't about respect |url = http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F16034620539093&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210227153752/http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F16034620539093&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |archive-date = February 27, 2021 |access-date = August 15, 2012 |website = St. Louis Post-Dispatch }}</ref>

Brady returned from his knee injury in the AFC Championship Game to start in the Super Bowl a week later at the [[Louisiana Superdome]] in [[New Orleans]]. Despite being heavy underdogs, the Patriots played well, holding the Rams' high-powered offense in check through the first three quarters. The Rams rallied from a 17–3 deficit to tie the game with 1:30 left in regulation. The Patriots then got the ball back at their own 17-yard line with no timeouts remaining. Sportscaster and former Super Bowl-winning coach [[John Madden]] argued that the Patriots should run out the clock and try to win the game in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Cotey |first = John |date = January 26, 2003 |title = Madden sticks by his wrong call last year |url = http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/26/Bucs/Madden_sticks_by_his_.shtml |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121106123942/http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/26/Bucs/Madden_sticks_by_his_.shtml |archive-date = November 6, 2012 |access-date = August 15, 2012 |website = St. Petersburg Times }}</ref> Instead, Brady drove the Patriots' offense down the field to the Rams' 31-yard line before spiking the ball with seven seconds left. Kicker [[Adam Vinatieri]] converted a 48-yard [[~~Field goal (football)|~~field goal]] as time expired to give the Patriots a 20–17 win and their first ever league championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Buchmasser |first = Bernd |date = May 27, 2021 |title = Adam Vinatieri's career was legendary. One moment still stands out. |url = https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/5/27/22456285/vinatieri-retirement-belichick-patriots-raiders |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210601175638/https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/5/27/22456285/vinatieri-retirement-belichick-patriots-raiders |archive-date = June 1, 2021 |access-date = November 12, 2021 |website = Pats Pulpit |language = en }}</ref> When discussing the game winning drive, Madden stated that "what Tom Brady just did, gives me goosebumps".<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2021 |title=Madden's call of Super Bowl XXXVI between Patriots, Rams was legendary |url=https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/maddens-call-of-super-bowl-xxxvi-between-patriots-rams-was-legendary/198445/ |access-date=October 16, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Boston |language=en-US |archive-date=October 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019040210/https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/maddens-call-of-super-bowl-xxxvi-between-patriots-rams-was-legendary/198445/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Brady was named Super Bowl MVP while throwing for 145 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. At the age of 24 years and six months, Brady became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, surpassing [[Joe Namath]] ([[Super Bowl III|III]]) and Joe Montana ([[Super Bowl XVI|XVI]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last = Camps |first = Mark |date = February 5, 2002 |title = Brady beats two Joes as youngest Super QB |url = http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Brady-beats-two-Joes-as-youngest-Super-QB-2876329.php |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170812055859/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Brady-beats-two-Joes-as-youngest-Super-QB-2876329.php |archive-date = August 12, 2017 |access-date = August 11, 2017 |website = [[San Francisco Chronicle]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1 = Silverstein |first1 = Tom |last2 = Christl |first2 = Cliff |date = February 4, 2002 |title = Brady coolly fits the bill |url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SLQaAAAAIBAJ&pg=7089,3175578&dq=super+bowl&hl=en |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://archive.today/20130124150017/http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SLQaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lT8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=7089,3175578&dq=super+bowl&hl=en |archive-date = January 24, 2013 |website = Milwaukee Journal Sentinel }}</ref> Bledsoe was traded to the [[Buffalo Bills]] in April,<ref name="shufbuf">{{Cite web |date = April 22, 2002 |title = Bledsoe shuffles off to Buffalo |url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3jtRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=h_IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6432%2C2581926 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220426224619/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3jtRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=h_IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6432%2C2581926 |archive-date = April 26, 2022 |access-date = May 23, 2022 |website = Spokesman-Review |location = (Spokane, Washington) |page = C1 |agency = Associated Press }}</ref> which cemented Brady's status as the Patriots' starting quarterback in [[2002 New England Patriots season|2002]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PRO FOOTBALL; Bledsoe Is Traded To the Bills |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/22/sports/pro-football-bledsoe-is-traded-to-the-bills.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |date=2002-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226130605/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/22/sports/pro-football-bledsoe-is-traded-to-the-bills.html |archive-date=2017-12-26 |url-status=live |access-date=December 25, 2017 |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

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=====2007: Perfect regular season and first MVP=====

Playing with an overhauled receiver corps—in the [[2007 New England Patriots season|2007 off-season]], the Patriots acquired wide receivers [[Donté Stallworth]], [[Wes Welker]], [[Kelley Washington]], and [[Randy Moss]]; tight end [[Kyle Brady]]; and running back [[Sammy Morris]]—Brady enjoyed what many sportswriters described as one of the best seasons by a quarterback.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Byrne |first = Kerry J. |date = June 3, 2009 |title = Best individual seasons of 2000s |magazine = [[Sports Illustrated]] |url = https://www.si.com/nfl/2009/06/03/decade |access-date = January 29, 2022 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121103144220/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/06/02/decade/index.html |archive-date = November 3, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Seifert |first = Kevin |date = October 3, 2013 |title = Top 10 greatest quarterback seasons |url = https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/90974/top-10-qb-post |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210202033956/https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/90974/top-10-qb-post |archive-date = February 2, 2021 |access-date = November 12, 2021 |website = [[ESPN]] |language = en }}</ref> Brady was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for both September and October.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2007 |title=Patriots quarterback Tom Brady named AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2007/10/4/21642/2287 |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Pats Pulpit |language=en |archive-date=January 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128191747/https://www.patspulpit.com/2007/10/4/21642/2287 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kirkendall |first=Josh |date=November 3, 2007 |title=NFL Players of the Month – October |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2007/11/3/11229/7068 |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Cincy Jungle |language=en |archive-date=January 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128191748/https://www.cincyjungle.com/2007/11/3/11229/7068 |url-status=live }}</ref> Brady led the Patriots to the first 16–0 regular-season record in NFL history, outscoring opponents by an average score of 37–17.<ref>{{Cite web |title = 2007 New England Patriots |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/2007.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100209005929/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/2007.htm |archive-date = February 9, 2010 |access-date = January 11, 2010 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] }}</ref> He also attained numerous career, franchise, and NFL records and milestones in the process. He was named as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week five times that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Smith |first = Jeff |date = January 6, 2016 |title = Cam Newton's 2015 season, meet Tom Brady's 2007 season |url = https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cam-newtons-2015-season-meet-tom-bradys-2007-season |access-date = July 3, 2022 |website = FoxSports |language = en-US |archive-date = July 3, 2022 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220703020920/https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cam-newtons-2015-season-meet-tom-bradys-2007-season |url-status = live }}</ref> In a Week 6 game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], he had a career-high five passing touchdowns in a 48–27 win. The win tied him with Hall of Fame quarterback [[Roger Staubach]] for the most wins ever by a starting quarterback in his first 100 regular-season starts, with 76.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Banks |first = Don |date = October 12, 2007 |title = Litmus test |magazine = [[Sports Illustrated]] |url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/don_banks/10/12/dallas/1.html |url-status = ~~live~~dead |access-date = December 8, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071130164043/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/don_banks/10/12/dallas/1.html |archive-date = November 30, 2007 }}</ref> The next week, in part of a 49–28 win against the Dolphins, he had another record day, with a career-high six passing touchdowns, setting a franchise record. He also had the first game with a [[~~List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a perfect passer rating|~~perfect passer rating]] of his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brady's six TDs give him 27 TDs after seven games |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271021015 |website=[[ESPN]] |date=2007-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122232222/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271021015 |archive-date=2015-11-22 |url-status=dead |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref> Two weeks later, as part of a come-from-behind 24–20 victory against the Colts, he threw for another three touchdowns, the ninth consecutive game in which he had done so, breaking Peyton Manning's NFL record of eight.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Young |first = Shalise Manza |date = November 4, 2007 |title = Patriots 24, Colts 20: Tom's got you, Babe |url = http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20071105_squib.1dbafffb5.html |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071107102116/http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20071105_squib.1dbafffb5.html |archive-date = November 7, 2007 |access-date = December 26, 2007 |website = [[The Providence Journal]] }}</ref> During the [[2007 New England Patriots–New York Giants game|last game of the season]] against the Giants in which the Patriots won 38–35, Brady threw his 50th touchdown of the season, breaking Peyton Manning's single-season record of 49 from the 2004 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots break scoring record, Brady and Moss set season marks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-break-scoring-record-brady-and-moss-set-season-marks-09000d5d8058c459 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2007-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209051349/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8058c459/article/patriots-break-scoring-record-brady-and-moss-set-season-marks |archive-date=2017-12-09 |url-status=live |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref>

[[File:Patriotsgiants 031.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Several Patriots standing at the sideline|Brady on the sideline at [[Giants Stadium]] with teammates [[Randy Moss]] and [[Jabar Gaffney]], after throwing for his record-breaking 50th passing touchdown of the 2007 season]]

Brady finished the season with 4,806 passing yards, 50 touchdown passes, eight interceptions, and a career-high 117.2 passer rating.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tom Brady 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=January 29, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129000417/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was unanimously voted the greatest passing season of all time by [[ESPN]] in 2013. His 50:8 touchdown to interception ratio was, at the time, an NFL record. He became the first quarterback to pass for 50 touchdowns. He led the Patriots to the first undefeated regular season since the 16-game schedule was implemented in 1978. He directed an offense that scored a then-NFL record 589 points and 75 total touchdowns. The team's 50 total touchdown passes is the fourth-most ever in a season. For his efforts, Brady was named the [[National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|Most Valuable Player]] and [[~~National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award|~~Offensive Player of the Year]]. He was also honored by the [[Associated Press]] as their [[Associated Press Athlete of the Year|Male Athlete of the Year]], the first time an NFL player earned the honor since Joe Montana won the award in 1990.<ref>{{Cite news |date = December 21, 2007 |title = Brady an easy winner in AP Male Athlete of Year balloting |work = USA Today |agency = Associated Press |url = https://www.usatoday.com/sports/2007-12-21-ap-male-athlete-of-year_N.htm |url-status = live |access-date = January 28, 2012 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110123005147/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2007-12-21-ap-male-athlete-of-year_N.htm |archive-date = January 23, 2011 }}</ref> He was named as a [[2007 All-Pro Team|First-Team All-Pro]] and to his fourth career Pro Bowl as a result of his historic season.<ref>{{Cite web |title = 2007 NFL All-Pros |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/allpro.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180319093121/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/allpro.htm |archive-date = March 19, 2018 |access-date = March 18, 2018 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title = 2007 NFL Pro Bowlers |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/probowl.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023313/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/probowl.htm |archive-date = March 16, 2018 |access-date = March 18, 2018 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref>

In the Patriots' first playoff game, a [[2007–08 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 20|Divisional Round]] game against the Jaguars, Brady began the game with an NFL postseason record 16 consecutive completed passes, and finished the game with 26 completions in 28 attempts, a completion rate of 92.9% as the Patriots won 31–20. That mark was the highest single-game completion percentage (with at least 20 attempts) in NFL history, regular season or postseason.<ref>{{Cite news |last = Mihoces |first = Gary |date = January 13, 2008 |title = Perfect Pats, Brady make short work of Jaguars |work = [[USA Today]] |url = http://usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-01-12-jaguars-patriots_N.htm |url-status = live |access-date = November 30, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101114211056/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-01-12-jaguars-patriots_N.htm |archive-date = November 14, 2010 }}</ref> With the win, the Patriots matched the [[1972 Miami Dolphins season|undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins]] as the only team to win 17 consecutive games in one season.

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On May 6, 2015, the NFL published a 243-page report regarding the [[Deflategate|deflation of footballs used in the previous season's AFC Championship Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |title = Investigative Report Concerning Footballs Used During the AFC Championship Game on January 18, 2015 |url = http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2015/05/06/0ap3000000491381.pdf |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210909114159/http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2015/05/06/0ap3000000491381.pdf |archive-date = September 9, 2021 |access-date = May 6, 2015 |website = NFL |publisher = National Football League }}</ref> The report concluded that, more likely than not, Brady was at least generally aware of the intentional deflation. On May 11, Brady was suspended for four games by the NFL for his involvement based on "substantial and credible evidence" that Brady knew Patriots employees were deflating footballs and that he was uncooperative with the investigators.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Rosenthal |first = Gregg |date = May 11, 2015 |title = Patriots' Tom Brady suspended 4 games |url = https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-suspended-4-games-plans-to-appeal-0ap3000000492185 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150513174343/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492185/article/brady-suspended-4-games-patriots-forfeit-2016-first-rounder |archive-date = May 13, 2015 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |publisher = [[National Football League]] }}</ref> That day, [[Troy Vincent]]—NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations—penned a letter to Brady that stated in part: "Your actions as set forth in the report clearly constitute conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the game of professional football."<ref name="National Football League">{{Cite web |date = May 11, 2015 |title = NFL releases statement on Patriots' violations |url = https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-releases-statement-on-patriots-violations-0ap3000000492190 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150513064218/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492190/article/nfl-releases-statement-on-patriots-violations |archive-date = May 13, 2015 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |publisher = [[National Football League]] }}</ref> Brady, through the [[~~National Football League Players Association|~~NFL Players Association]], appealed the suspension on May 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Patra |first = Kevin |date = May 14, 2015 |title = Tom Brady NFLPA appeal four game suspension |url = http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492665/article/tom-brady-nflpa-appeal-fourgame-suspensiona |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150518102238/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492665/article/tom-brady-nflpa-appeal-fourgame-suspensiona |archive-date = May 18, 2015 |access-date = May 14, 2015 |publisher = [[National Football League]] }}</ref>

On July 28, [[NFL Commissioner]] [[Roger Goodell]] upheld Brady's four-game suspension.<ref>{{Cite web |date = July 28, 2015 |title = NFL upholds four-game suspension of Tom Brady |url = http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nfl-upholds-four-game-suspension-tom-brady-deflategate/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150729061802/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nfl-upholds-four-game-suspension-tom-brady-deflategate/ |archive-date = July 29, 2015 |access-date = July 29, 2015 |website = CBS News }}</ref> Goodell cited Brady's destruction of his cell phone as a critical factor in his decision to uphold Brady's suspension.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Rosenthal |first = Gregg |date = July 28, 2015 |title = Roger Goodell upholds Tom Brady suspension |url = https://www.nfl.com/news/roger-goodell-upholds-tom-brady-suspension-0ap3000000504258 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150729022835/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000504258/article/roger-goodell-upholds-tom-brady-suspension |archive-date = July 29, 2015 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |publisher = National Football League }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Goodell cites destroying phone in upholding Tom Brady's suspension |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/28/roger-goodell-upholds-tom-bradys-four-game-suspension-2/ |date=2015-07-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729020322/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/28/roger-goodell-upholds-tom-bradys-four-game-suspension-2/ |archive-date=2015-07-29 |url-status=live |last1=Gantt |first1=Darin |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |access-date=July 28, 2015}}</ref> The NFL also filed papers in federal court seeking to confirm Roger Goodell's decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Armstrong |first = Kevin |display-authors = etal |date = July 28, 2015 |title = NFL hopes to have expected Tom Brady lawsuit in New York and not Minnesota |url = http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-hopes-brady-lawsuit-heard-ny-not-minnesota-article-1.2307094 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150731234711/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-hopes-brady-lawsuit-heard-ny-not-minnesota-article-1.2307094 |archive-date = July 31, 2015 |access-date = July 28, 2015 |website = New York Daily News }}</ref> Brady gave permission to the NFLPA to appeal the suspension in federal court,<ref>{{Cite web |last = Cole |first = Mike |date = July 28, 2015 |title = Report: Tom Brady Authorizes NFLPA To Appeal His Case In Federal Court |url = https://nesn.com/2015/07/report-tom-brady-authorizes-nflpa-to-appeal-suspension-in-federal-court/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150729144752/http://nesn.com/2015/07/report-tom-brady-authorizes-nflpa-to-appeal-suspension-in-federal-court/ |archive-date = July 29, 2015 |access-date = July 29, 2015 |website = NESN.com }}</ref> and released a statement on his [[Facebook]] page that expressed disappointment in and criticism of Goodell's decision to uphold the suspension.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady rips the NFL's Deflategate decision on his Facebook page |url=http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/tom-brady-rips-the-nfls-deflategate-decision-on-his-facebook-page |website=[[USA Today]] |date=2015-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909073646/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/tom-brady-rips-the-nfls-deflategate-decision-on-his-facebook-page |archive-date=2018-09-09 |url-status=live |last1=Kerr-Dineen |first1=Luke |access-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Kraft attacks the NFL, apologizes to Patriots fans |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/robert-kraft-attacks-the-nfl--apologizes-to-patriots-fans-144058893.html |website=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |date=2015-07-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812024150/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/robert-kraft-attacks-the-nfl--apologizes-to-patriots-fans-144058893.html |archive-date=2017-08-12 |url-status=dead |last1=Schwab |first1=Frank |access-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref>

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On May 12, 2017, Brady was announced as the cover athlete for ''[[Madden NFL 18]].''<ref>{{Cite web |date = May 12, 2017 |title = GOAT edition: Brady on 'Madden NFL 18' cover |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19363661/new-england-patriots-qb-tom-brady-cover-madden-nfl-18 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170513135811/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19363661/new-england-patriots-qb-tom-brady-cover-madden-nfl-18 |archive-date = May 13, 2017 |access-date = May 13, 2017 |website = [[ESPN]] }}</ref> In a [[CBS]] interview on May 17, [[Charlie Rose]] asked Brady's wife, [[Gisele Bündchen]], if she wanted Brady to retire, despite the fact that he was playing at a high level. Bündchen mentioned that Brady suffered from a [[concussion]] in 2016, saying, "I mean he has concussions pretty much every—I mean we don't talk about—but he does have concussions. I don't really think it's a healthy thing for anybody to go through."<ref>{{Cite web |date = May 18, 2017 |title = Gisele Bundchen: Tom Brady had a concussion last year |url = http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-tom-brady-concussion-gisele-bundchen-20170518-story.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170922093621/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-tom-brady-concussion-gisele-bundchen-20170518-story.html |archive-date = September 22, 2017 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = Chicago Tribune |agency = Associated Press }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Igel |first = Lee |date = May 18, 2017 |title = Gisele Bündchen Casts Doubt On Adequacy Of NFL Concussion Protocol |url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeigel/2017/05/18/gisele-bundchen-was-right-to-make-claim-about-tom-brady-having-concussions/#4818f2c232e0 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170915095251/https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeigel/2017/05/18/gisele-bundchen-was-right-to-make-claim-about-tom-brady-having-concussions/#4818f2c232e0 |archive-date = September 15, 2017 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = Forbes }}</ref> Following the Bündchen interview, the NFL released a statement: "We have reviewed all reports relating to Tom Brady from the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants and certified athletic trainer spotters who worked at Patriots' home and away 2016 season games as well as club injury reports that were sent to the league office. There are no records that indicate that Mr. Brady suffered a head injury or concussion, or exhibited or complained of concussion symptoms. Today we have been in contact with the NFLPA and will work together to gather more information from the club's medical staff and Mr. Brady".<ref>{{Cite web |last = Clauss |first = Kyle Scott |date = May 18, 2017 |title = NFL Investigating After Gisele Claims Tom Brady Suffered a Concussion |url = http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2017/05/18/nfl-tom-brady-concussions/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170911210723/http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2017/05/18/nfl-tom-brady-concussions/ |archive-date = September 11, 2017 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = Boston Magazine }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Pelissero |first = Tom |date = May 17, 2017 |title = NFL looking into Tom Brady concussion claim by Gisele Bundchen |url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2017/05/17/tom-brady-concussion-claim-gisele-bundchen-new-england-patriots/101803122/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181208232134/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2017/05/17/tom-brady-concussion-claim-gisele-bundchen-new-england-patriots/101803122/ |archive-date = December 8, 2018 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = USA Today }}</ref> Brady's agent, [[Don Yee]], said that Brady was not diagnosed with a concussion during the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Agent: Tom Brady not diagnosed with concussion in '16 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/agent-tom-brady-not-diagnosed-with-concussion-in-16-0ap3000000809910 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2017-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019180020/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000809910/article/agent-tom-brady-not-diagnosed-with-concussion-in-16 |archive-date=2018-10-19 |url-status=live |last1=Orr |first1=Conor |access-date=January 29, 2020}}</ref>

The Patriots opened up their 2017 season with a 42–27 loss in the [[NFL Kickoff Game]] to the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Alper |first = Josh |date = September 8, 2017 |title = Tom Brady: We didn't dig very deep on Thursday night |url = http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/08/tom-brady-we-didnt-dig-very-deep-on-thursday-night/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170908153950/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/08/tom-brady-we-didnt-dig-very-deep-on-thursday-night/ |archive-date = September 8, 2017 |access-date = September 8, 2017 |website = Pro Football Talk }}</ref> In Week 2, Brady's three touchdown passes and 447 passing yards in a 36–20 win over the [[New Orleans Saints]] earned him his 28th AFC Offensive Player of the Week award,<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady, J.J. Nelson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-j-j-nelson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000848395 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2017-09-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222111202/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000848395/article/tom-brady-jj-nelson-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=2018-12-22 |url-status=live |last1=Maya |first1=Adam |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref> breaking the record previously held by Peyton Manning for the most AFC Offensive Player of the Week awards in a career.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Blackburn |first = Pete |date = September 20, 2017 |title = Tom Brady takes another title away from his nemesis Peyton Manning |url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-takes-another-title-away-from-his-nemesis-peyton-manning/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051641/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-takes-another-title-away-from-his-nemesis-peyton-manning/ |archive-date = January 1, 2019 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[CBS Sports]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Dubin |first = Jared |date = September 17, 2017 |title = WATCH: In Year 18, Tom Brady finally does something he's never done before |url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-in-year-18-tom-brady-finally-does-something-hes-never-done-before/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190101150623/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-in-year-18-tom-brady-finally-does-something-hes-never-done-before/ |archive-date = January 1, 2019 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = [[CBS Sports]] }}</ref> He won the AFC Offensive Player of the Week again in the following week for his 378-yard, five-touchdown game in a 36–33 win over the Texans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=September 27, 2017 |title=Tom Brady named AFC Player of the Week after win over Texans |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Tom-Brady-named-AFC-Player-of-the-Week-after-win-12232169.php |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Chron |language=en}}</ref> In Week 6, the Patriots defeated the Jets, 24–17.<ref>{{Cite web |title = New England Patriots at New York Jets – October 15th, 2017 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150nyj.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211112151817/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150nyj.htm |archive-date = November 12, 2021 |access-date = March 4, 2021 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> Brady obtained his 187th career win, setting the record for most regular season wins in NFL history.<ref name="mostwins">{{cite web |title=Tom Brady becomes NFL's career QB wins leader |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-becomes-nfl-s-career-qb-wins-leader-0ap3000000861687 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2017-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125193145/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000861687/article/tom-brady-becomes-nfls-career-qb-wins-leader |archive-date=2018-11-25 |url-status=live |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref> In Week 10, Brady won his third AFC Offensive Player of the Month for his three-touchdown game in a 41–16 win over the Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2017 |title=Tom Brady, Dion Lewis Earn AFC Player Of Week Honors |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/patriots-tom-brady-dion-lewis-earn-afc-player-of-week-honors/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=CBS – Boston |language=en-US}}</ref> For the month of November, Brady won AFC Offensive Player of the Month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dillon |first=Kevin |date=November 30, 2017 |title=Brady named AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2017/11/tom_brady_new_england_patriots_32.html |access-date=January 20, 2024 |website=MassLive.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 19, Brady was selected to the [[2018 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]] for the 13th time in his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Updated player rosters for 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2018-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171220125215/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters |archive-date=2017-12-20 |url-status=live |access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref> At age 40, Brady became the oldest quarterback ever to start all of his team's games in an NFL regular season.{{efn|name=Flutie|Brady surpassed [[Doug Flutie]], who at age 38, started all 16 games for the [[~~2001 San Diego Chargers season|~~2001 San Diego Chargers]]}} Brady finished the regular season with a league-leading 4,577 passing yards, making him the oldest player ever to lead the league in passing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Dubow |first = Josh |date = January 1, 2018 |title = NFL offensive production falls despite record for Brady |url = https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2018/01/01/nfl-offensive-production-falls-despite-another-record-for-tom-brady/amp |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181110081813/https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2018/01/01/nfl-offensive-production-falls-despite-another-record-for-tom-brady/amp |archive-date = November 10, 2018 |access-date = January 6, 2019 |website = www.boston.com |agency = Associated Press }}</ref> He was named a first-team All-Pro by the [[Associated Press]] for the third time in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Wilner |first = Barry |date = January 5, 2018 |title = Steelers' Antonio Brown, unanimous choice on AP All-Pro Team |url = https://apnews.com/90fd580616fb47a4a1519e1159b26b00/Steelers'-Antonio-Brown,-unanimous-choice-on-AP-All-Pro-Team |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210303111929/https://apnews.com/article/90fd580616fb47a4a1519e1159b26b00 |archive-date = March 3, 2021 |access-date = July 23, 2019 |website = AP News |publisher = Associated Press }}</ref> Earning 40 of 50 votes, Brady was named the [[~~National Football League Most Valuable Player Award|~~NFL Most Valuable Player]] for the third time in his career.<ref name="auto11" /> For the second straight year and third time overall, Brady was ranked No. 1 by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title = 2018 NFL Top 100 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210602194414/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date = June 2, 2021 |access-date = November 12, 2021 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref>

[[File:Tom Brady Super Bowl LII 85F9D5D.jpg|left|alt=Brady stepping back to pass|thumb|Brady set the Super Bowl record for passing yards in [[Super Bowl LII]], but the game ended in defeat]]

Brady and the Patriots began their postseason run by defeating the Titans, 35–14, in the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 35, Tennessee Titans 14|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Divisional Round – Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots – January 13th, 2018 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801130nwe.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180118064634/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801130nwe.htm |archive-date = January 18, 2018 |access-date = January 18, 2018 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> With the win, the Patriots advanced to the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#AFC Championship Game: New England Patriots 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 20|AFC Championship Game]] for the seventh straight year. Days after the divisional round, it was revealed that Brady had a minor cut on his right hand, which required stitches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady (thumb) questionable for Patriots vs. Jags |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-thumb-questionable-for-patriots-vs-jags-0ap3000000908308 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2018-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120040434/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000908308/article/tom-brady-thumb-questionable-for-patriots-vs-jags |archive-date=2018-01-20 |url-status=live |last1=Patra |first1=Kevin |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref> Despite this injury, Brady managed to start the AFC Championship Game, where the Patriots hosted the Jaguars. Brady led a fourth quarter comeback to lead the Patriots to a 24–20 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title = AFC Championship – Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots – January 21st, 2018 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210nwe.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180124142601/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210nwe.htm |archive-date = January 24, 2018 |access-date = January 24, 2018 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> The win gave Brady and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick their eighth conference title as a quarterback–head coach tandem, and the Patriots a berth in [[Super Bowl LII]], their tenth Super Bowl appearance as a team, both of which extended NFL records.

In Super Bowl LII, the Patriots faced the Eagles and their second-string quarterback [[Nick Foles]]. Brady completed 28-of-48 attempts for three passing touchdowns, no interceptions, and a [[~~List of Super Bowl records|~~Super Bowl record]] [[List of 500-yard passing games in the National Football League|505 yards]]–which set a new postseason game record for the most passing yards in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Most passing yards in a single postseason game, NFL history |url = http://pfref.com/tiny/3m4Rn |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200728174622/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=3m4Rn |archive-date = July 28, 2020 |access-date = May 4, 2020 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title = Most passing yards in a single Super Bowl, NFL history |url = http://pfref.com/tiny/YnQDT |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200728174755/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/tiny.fcgi?id=YnQDT |archive-date = July 28, 2020 |access-date = May 4, 2020 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> With roughly two minutes remaining in the game and the Eagles leading 38–33, Brady was strip-sacked by [[Brandon Graham]]. The Eagles recovered the fumble and cemented their 41–33 win with a field goal, securing their first franchise Super Bowl victory in a game with the most combined total yardage in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Super Bowl LII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots – February 4th, 2018 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201802040nwe.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180301125909/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201802040nwe.htm |archive-date = March 1, 2018 |access-date = March 17, 2018 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> This was the third time overall that Brady had lost in a Super Bowl, becoming the fourth starting quarterback in Super Bowl history to lose at least three Super Bowls joining [[Jim Kelly]], [[Fran Tarkenton]], and [[John Elway]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Kramer |first = Lindsay |date = February 5, 2017 |title = Super Bowl 50: How many quarterbacks have lost multiple Super Bowls? |url = http://www.syracuse.com/superbowl/index.ssf/2016/02/super_bowl_50_how_many_quarterbacks_have_lost_multiple_super_bowls.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210224210132/https://www.syracuse.com/superbowl/2016/02/super_bowl_50_how_many_quarterbacks_have_lost_multiple_super_bowls.html |archive-date = February 24, 2021 |access-date = February 12, 2019 |website = syracuse.com |language = en-US }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Tomlinson |first = Sean |date = February 5, 2018 |title = Is Super Bowl LII Loss the End of Patriots and Tom Brady's Dynasty? |url = http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757737-is-super-bowl-lii-loss-the-end-of-the-patriots-tom-brady-dynasty |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180205070039/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2757737-is-super-bowl-lii-loss-the-end-of-the-patriots-tom-brady-dynasty |archive-date = February 5, 2018 |access-date = February 5, 2018 |website = Bleacher Report }}</ref>

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Making his Buccaneers debut in New Orleans against the Saints on September 13, Brady completed 23-of-36 passes for 239 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, and additionally scored a rushing touchdown as the Saints defeated the Buccaneers 34–23.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Smith |first = Scott |date = September 13, 2020 |title = Miscues Doom Bucs in Tom Brady's Debut |url = https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-saints-game-recap-week-1-2020-tampa-bay-loses-34-23 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210914025320/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-saints-game-recap-week-1-2020-tampa-bay-loses-34-23 |archive-date = September 14, 2021 |access-date = September 21, 2020 |website = Buccaneers.com }}</ref> Brady bounced back with three solid performances as the Buccaneers won their next three games, including a Week 4 performance against the Chargers in which he completed 30 of 46 passes for 369 yards, five touchdowns, and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 4th, 2020 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040tam.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211019125508/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040tam.htm |archive-date = October 19, 2021 |access-date = October 6, 2020 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> Brady's five touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 38–31 win against the Chargers marked the seventh time in his career he had five touchdowns in a game and, at age 43, made him the oldest quarterback to have a five-touchdown game.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Swinton |first = Elizabeth |date = October 4, 2020 |title = Tom Brady Makes History with Five Passing Touchdowns in Buccaneers' Comeback Victory |url = https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/10/04/tom-brady-history-tampa-bay-buccaneers-oldest-nfl-player-passing-touchdowns |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210302151712/https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/10/04/tom-brady-history-tampa-bay-buccaneers-oldest-nfl-player-passing-touchdowns |archive-date = March 2, 2021 |access-date = October 5, 2020 |magazine = [[Sports Illustrated]] }}</ref> Brady's Week 4 performance earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for the first time in his career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, Browns DE Myles Garrett among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-myles-garrett-joe-mixon-zadarius-smith-nfl-players-of-the-week |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2020-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110132854/https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-myles-garrett-joe-mixon-zadarius-smith-nfl-players-of-the-week |archive-date=2021-11-10 |url-status=live |last1=Gordon |first1=Grant |access-date=October 8, 2020 |language=en-US}}</ref> For the month of October, Brady won NFC Offensive Player of the Month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Easterling |first=Luke |date=October 29, 2020 |title=Tom Brady named NFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/29/tom-brady-bucs-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-month-october-nfl/ |access-date=January 20, 2024 |website=Bucs Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 9 against New Orleans, Brady threw for 209 yards and three interceptions during the 38–3 loss. This was the most lopsided loss of Brady's career, as well as the first time in his 20-year career that he had been swept by a divisional opponent.<ref>{{Cite web |title = New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 8th, 2020 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080tam.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211107052904/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080tam.htm |archive-date = November 7, 2021 |access-date = November 12, 2020 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref>

Brady later said that playing [[behind closed doors (sport)|behind closed doors]] from the [[~~Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gridiron football#NFL|~~impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the NFL]] made it easier for him to execute his new team's unfamiliar [[football playbook]].<ref name="nfl20211025">Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/BjXo7vJ4_sE Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20211026055007/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjXo7vJ4_sE Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{Cite web |date = October 25, 2021 |title = Tom Brady Joins the Manning Bros! |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjXo7vJ4_sE |website = YouTube |publisher = NFL |language = en-US |type = video |time = 5:40 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> In Week 16 against the Lions, Brady completed 22-of-27 attempts with 348 yards, four touchdowns, and a [[List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a perfect passer rating|perfect passer rating of 158.3]] in the first half before being rested in the second half of the 47–7 victory. The win ended a 13-year playoff drought for the Buccaneers.<ref name="PlayoffDrought">{{Cite web |date = December 26, 2020 |title = Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47–7 to end 13-year playoff drought |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220286 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210112130015/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401220286 |archive-date = January 12, 2021 |access-date = December 26, 2020 |website = [[ESPN]] |agency = Associated Press }}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2020 season with 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Tom Brady 2020 Game Log |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00/gamelog/2020/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211021135516/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BradTo00/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date = October 21, 2021 |access-date = January 7, 2021 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref><ref name="NotClose">{{Cite web |last = Davenport |first = Gary |date = February 8, 2021 |title = Tom Brady Is NFL's GOAT QB—and It's Not Close—After 7th Super Bowl Win |url = https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2930422-tom-brady-is-nfls-goat-qb-and-its-not-close-after-7th-super-bowl-win |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210910073307/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2930422-tom-brady-is-nfls-goat-qb-and-its-not-close-after-7th-super-bowl-win |archive-date = September 10, 2021 |access-date = March 4, 2021 |website = Bleacher Report }}</ref> Due to the Saints winning the division, the Buccaneers settled for a [[Wild card (sports)|wild card spot]], marking a career-first for Brady.<ref name="Breech" />

In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#NFC: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Washington Football Team 23|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2020 Washington Football Team season|Washington Football Team]], Brady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns in the 31–23 win. During the game, he became the oldest player to throw a touchdown pass in NFL postseason history.<ref>{{Cite web |title = Wild Card – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team – January 9th, 2021 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090was.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211104000859/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090was.htm |archive-date = November 4, 2021 |access-date = January 10, 2021 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref> In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#NFC: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, New Orleans Saints 20|Divisional Round]] against the Saints, Brady threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown in the 30–20 win. As Brady and Saints quarterback Drew Brees were both over 40 years old and were first and second in career touchdown passes and career passing yards, the game was hyped as the potential final matchup between the two stars<ref>{{cite web |title=Drew Brees' career possibly ends with more Saints playoff sorrow as Tom Brady and Bucs move on |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/drew-brees-career-possibly-ends-with-more-saints-playoff-sorrow-as-tom-brady-and-bucs-move-on-025210839.html |website=[[Yahoo! Sports]] |date=2021-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306113320/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/drew-brees-career-possibly-ends-with-more-saints-playoff-sorrow-as-tom-brady-and-bucs-move-on-025210839.html |archive-date=2021-03-06 |url-status=live |last1=Schwab |first1=Frank |access-date=January 25, 2021 |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Knight |first = Joey |date = January 15, 2021 |title = The final faceoff? Comparing Drew Brees and Tom Brady by the numbers |url = https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2021/01/15/the-final-faceoff-comparing-drew-brees-and-tom-brady-by-the-numbers/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210127195424/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2021/01/15/the-final-faceoff-comparing-drew-brees-and-tom-brady-by-the-numbers/ |archive-date = January 27, 2021 |access-date = January 25, 2021 |website = Tampa Bay Times |language = en }}</ref> (which it indeed turned out to be, as Brees retired following the season). Brady extended his record of Conference Championship game appearances to 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Curran |first = Tom E. |date = January 17, 2021 |title = Curran: Brady puts a stake through the heart of his haters |url = https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/tom-brady-puts-stake-through-heart-his-haters |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210227225924/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/tom-brady-puts-stake-through-heart-his-haters |archive-date = February 27, 2021 |access-date = January 25, 2021 |website = NBCSports.com |language = en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Bender |first = Bill |date = January 18, 2021 |title = Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers gives Bucs-Packers chance to be best NFC title game ever |url = https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/nfc-championship-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-packers-buccaneers/twr7842bxh8q1apx7ypwtml72 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210910073306/https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/nfc-championship-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-packers-buccaneers/twr7842bxh8q1apx7ypwtml72 |archive-date = September 10, 2021 |access-date = January 25, 2021 |website = www.sportingnews.com |language = en-ca }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Gaydos |first = Ryan |date = January 18, 2021 |title = Drew Brees, Tom Brady share potential final moment on field after playoff game |url = https://www.foxnews.com/sports/drew-brees-tom-brady-moment-playoff-game |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210315112537/https://www.foxnews.com/sports/drew-brees-tom-brady-moment-playoff-game |archive-date = March 15, 2021 |access-date = January 25, 2021 |website = Fox News }}</ref> In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#NFC: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Green Bay Packers 26|NFC Championship]], Brady threw for 280 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in a 31–26 win over [[Aaron Rodgers]] and the Packers at [[Lambeau Field]]. It was another highly anticipated matchup since Brady and Rodgers were two of the most statistically efficient quarterbacks, and this was their first postseason matchup.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Lowe |first = Geoff |date = January 22, 2021 |title = Tale of the GOATs: How Brady, Rodgers stack up ahead of NFC title game |url = https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/tale-goats-brady-rodgers-stack-ahead-nfc-title-game/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210428191834/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/tale-goats-brady-rodgers-stack-ahead-nfc-title-game/ |archive-date = April 28, 2021 |access-date = March 4, 2021 |website = Sportsnet.ca }}</ref> The win gave Brady his record-extending tenth Super Bowl appearance, making Brady the fourth quarterback to lead two different teams to the Super Bowl, joining [[Craig Morton]], [[Kurt Warner]], and Peyton Manning, and the second after Morton to reach the Super Bowl from both conferences.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Breech |first = John |date = January 24, 2021 |title = Tom Brady makes playoff history, joins Peyton Manning on this rare list of Super Bowl quarterbacks |url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-makes-playoff-history-joins-peyton-manning-on-this-rare-list-of-super-bowl-quarterbacks/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211111215053/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-makes-playoff-history-joins-peyton-manning-on-this-rare-list-of-super-bowl-quarterbacks/ |archive-date = November 11, 2021 |access-date = March 4, 2021 |website = [[CBS Sports]] |language = en }}</ref> The Buccaneers became the first team to play in a Super Bowl in its home stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Laine |first = Jenna |date = January 24, 2021 |title = Brady, Bucs hold off Packers to punch SB ticket |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30772455/tom-brady-tampa-bay-buccaneers-hold-green-bay-packers-punch-super-bowl-ticket |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210910074617/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30772455/tom-brady-tampa-bay-buccaneers-hold-green-bay-packers-punch-super-bowl-ticket |archive-date = September 10, 2021 |access-date = January 25, 2021 |website = [[ESPN]] |language = en }}</ref>

[[Super Bowl LV]] was the first title game where both starting quarterbacks, Brady and his opposing counterpart Patrick Mahomes, have won the [[~~Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award|~~AP NFL MVP]] and [[~~Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|~~Super Bowl MVP]] awards; as Brady is Mahomes' senior by 18 years, some billed the matchup as comparable to [[Michael Jordan]] versus [[LeBron James]].<ref>{{cite web |last1 = Heifetz |first1 = Danny |title = Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes Is Super Bowl Mythology in the Making |url = https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2021/1/25/22248604/tom-brady-patrick-mahomes-bucs-chiefs-super-bowl-matchup |website = The Ringer |language = en |date = January 25, 2021 |access-date = February 8, 2021 |archive-date = February 7, 2021 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210207000042/https://www.theringer.com/nfl-playoffs/2021/1/25/22248604/tom-brady-patrick-mahomes-bucs-chiefs-super-bowl-matchup |url-status = live }}</ref> Brady threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns in Tampa Bay's 31–9 win over the Chiefs. He had led the Buccaneers to become only the seventh Wild Card team to win the Super Bowl and only the fifth to do so by winning three road games.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Kostka |first = Andy |date = February 7, 2021 |title = Buccaneers become seventh wild card team to win Super Bowl |url = https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/7/buccaneers-become-seventh-wild-card-team-win-super/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211015173813/https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/7/buccaneers-become-seventh-wild-card-team-win-super/ |archive-date = October 15, 2021 |access-date = August 12, 2021 |website = The Washington Times |language = en-US }}</ref> Brady was awarded Super Bowl MVP for the game. His two touchdown passes to tight end Rob Gronkowski set a record for most postseason touchdown passes for a passer-receiver duo, with 14, breaking the mark previously held by Joe Montana and [[Jerry Rice]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski set record for most playoff TDs by QB-receiver combo |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-hook-up-for-record-setting-13th-playoff-score |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2021-02-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110110642/https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-hook-up-for-record-setting-13th-playoff-score |archive-date=2021-11-10 |url-status=live |last1=Gordon |first1=Grant |access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> Brady extended his record for most Super Bowl wins by a player with his seventh and extended his record for Super Bowl MVP awards, with five.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Pryor |first = Brooke |date = February 8, 2021 |title = Brady collects fifth Super Bowl MVP, seventh ring |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30858015/tampa-bay-buccaneers-tom-brady-wins-fifth-mvp-seventh-super-bowl-victory |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210304230446/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30858015/tampa-bay-buccaneers-tom-brady-wins-fifth-mvp-seventh-super-bowl-victory |archive-date = March 4, 2021 |access-date = February 8, 2021 |website = [[ESPN]] |language = en }}</ref> Brady became the second quarterback, joining Peyton Manning, to lead two different teams to Super Bowl wins, but the first to win Super Bowl MVP with two different teams. He was the first quarterback to win the Super Bowl with teams from different conferences.<ref>{{cite web |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2021-02-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110010206/https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |archive-date=2021-11-10 |url-status=live |last1=Patra |first1=Kevin |access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> Brady became the player with the most [[List of players who have won the most NFL championships|championships in NFL history]] and tied [[Otto Graham]] for the most league championships in professional football history by a player at seven. With the win, Brady became the oldest quarterback in Super Bowl history to start, play, win, and receive the MVP award.<ref name="auto6" /> He was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the ''[[NFL Top 100 Players of 2021]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title = 2021 NFL Top 100 |url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220408020355/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date = April 8, 2022 |access-date = May 14, 2022 |website = [[Pro Football Reference]] |language = en }}</ref>

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===Retirement===

On February 1, 2023, Brady announced on social media that he was retiring, "for good".<ref>{{Cite news |first = Emmanuel |last = Morgan |title = Tom Brady Says He's Retiring, for Good This Time |url = https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/sports/football/tom-brady-retires.html |date = February 1, 2023 |access-date = February 1, 2023 |website = [[The New York Times]] |url-access = subscription |language = en }}</ref> He filed his retirement papers with the NFL and NFLPA nine days later, making Brady eligible for the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] starting in 2028.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laine |first=Jenna |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Sources: Tom Brady files retirement letter to NFL, NFLPA |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35632119/sources-tom-brady-files-retirement-letter-nfl-nflpa |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref>

On May 11, 2023, Patriots owner [[Robert Kraft]] announced on [[NFL Network]]'s ''[[Good Morning Football]]'' that the franchise would officially honor Brady with a homecoming appearance during the Patriots' week one game of the [[2023 NFL season|2023 season]], featuring a special halftime ceremony. Kraft stated that "it will be the beginning of many celebrations to honor [Brady] and say thank you for what he did for us in 20 years playing for the [Patriots]."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francisco |first=Alexandra |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Patriots to honor Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium at 2023 home opener |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-to-honor-tom-brady-at-gillette-stadium-at-2023-home-opener |access-date=May 11, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Patriots to honor Tom Brady at home opener in retired QB's return to New England |url=https://www.nfl.com/_amp/patriots-honor-tom-brady-home-opener-retired-qb-return-new-england |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2023-05-11 |last1=Patra |first1=Kevin |access-date=May 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McCarriston |first=Shanna |date=May 11, 2023 |title=Tom Brady to be honored by Patriots at home opener for 2023 season: '12 is coming home' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-to-be-honored-by-patriots-at-home-opener-for-2023-season-12-is-coming-home/ |access-date=May 11, 2023 |website=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref>

During the Week 1 halftime ceremony on September 10, 2023, Kraft announced, exclusively for Brady, that he would waive the traditional four-year post-retirement waiting period required for his candidacy to the [[Patriots Hall of Fame]], as well as directly inducting him without the customary ballot. His induction ~~will take~~took place on June 12, 2024 (the date chosen in reference for the number of championships Brady won in New England, as June is the sixth month of the year, combined with his jersey number representing the day), in the first ever Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony to take place within [[Gillette Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Patriots inducting Brady into Hall of Fame next year |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38373005/patriots-inducting-brady-hall-fame-next-year |access-date=September 10, 2022 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Kraft Expedites Process to Place Tom Brady in Patriots Hall of Fame |work=New England Patriots |date=September 10, 2023 |url=

https://www.patriots.com/news/robert-kraft-expedites-process-to-place-tom-brady-in-patriots-hall-of-fame |access-date=September 10, 2022}}</ref> Brady was also the first person in Gillette Stadium history to become a "Keeper of the Light", ringing the bell in the newly redesigned lighthouse.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady rings in new season, starts a new tradition atop Gillette Stadium Lighthouse |work=WBZ-News Staff |date=September 10, 2023 |url=

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/news/tom-brady-rings-bell-starts-a-new-tradition-atop-gillette-stadium-lighthouse-patriots-eagles-nfl/ |access-date=September 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{~~cite~~Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Khari |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Watch: Tom Brady starts a 'new tradition' at Gillette Stadium: Ringing the lighthouse bell |~~work~~url=~~Khari~~https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/09/10/gillette-stadium-keeper-of-the-light-bell-tom-brady/?amp=1 ~~Thompson~~|access-date=September 10, 2022 |website=Boston.com}}</ref> With his family in attendance, along with current and former members of the Patriots, Brady delivered a heartfelt speech in front of the crowd, declaring: "All our lives take us on different journeys, they take us to different places, they bring different people into our lives, but one thing I am sure of — and that will never change — is that I am a Patriot for life."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golen |first=Jimmy |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Tom Brady returns to hero's welcome in New England and declares himself a 'Patriot for life' |url=https://apnews.com/article/patriots-eagles-tom-brady-51f3d3add4de211175eaca50ed84a67a |access-date=September 10, 2022 |website=AP News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady honored at halftime of Patriots' loss to Eagles, will be inducted into team Hall of Fame in June 2024 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-honored-in-foxborough-i-am-a-patriot-for-life |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2023-09-10 |last1=Baca |first1=Michael |access-date=September 10, 2022}}</ref>

https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/09/10/gillette-stadium-keeper-of-the-light-bell-tom-brady/?amp=1 |access-date=September 10, 2022}}</ref> With his family in attendance, along with current and former members of the Patriots, Brady delivered a heartfelt speech in front of the crowd, declaring: "All our lives take us on different journeys, they take us to different places, they bring different people into our lives, but one thing I am sure of — and that will never change — is that I am a Patriot for life."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golen |first=Jimmy |date=September 10, 2023 |title=Tom Brady returns to hero's welcome in New England and declares himself a 'Patriot for life' |url=https://apnews.com/article/patriots-eagles-tom-brady-51f3d3add4de211175eaca50ed84a67a |access-date=September 10, 2022 |website=AP News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady honored at halftime of Patriots' loss to Eagles, will be inducted into team Hall of Fame in June 2024 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-honored-in-foxborough-i-am-a-patriot-for-life |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2023-09-10 |last1=Baca |first1=Michael |access-date=September 10, 2022}}</ref>

On June 12, 2024, prior to Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony, [[Governor of Massachusetts]] [[Maura Healey]] declared the day of June 12 officially "Tom Brady Day" in the ~~state~~Commonwealth of [[Massachusetts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tenser |first=Phil |date=2024-06-12 |title=Gov. Maura Healey declares June 12 Tom Brady Day in Massachusetts |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/tom-brady-day-massachusetts-june-12/61087297 |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=WCVB}}</ref> In the presence of his entire family, former teammates, coaches, friends, as well as a crowd of over 60,000 fans at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots celebrated Brady's career with the franchise in a dedicated three hour event. After multiple speaker panels and video tributes, he was inducted as the 35th member of the Patriots Hall of Fame. In addition to his induction, Kraft announced that the franchise would formally retire Brady's number 12 jersey, which had not been reissued since his departure, in addition to revealing that a 12-feet-tall statue of Brady was being constructed to be placed surrounding the plaza of the [[The Hall at Patriot Place|Patriots Hall of Fame]] building, to forever honor his legacy as a Patriot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=2024-06-12 |title=Tom Brady inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame, with No. 12 retired |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40338765/patriots-induct-tom-brady-hall-fame-retire-jersey-announce-statue |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>

==Broadcasting career==

On May 10, 2022, [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]] announced that Brady would join the network as the lead color commentator.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Florio |first = Mike |date = May 10, 2022 |title = Tom Brady will become No. 1 analyst at Fox when his NFL career ends |url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/tom-brady-will-become-no-1-analyst-at-fox-when-his-nfl-career-ends/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220510143459/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/tom-brady-will-become-no-1-analyst-at-fox-when-his-nfl-career-ends/amp/ |archive-date = May 10, 2022 |access-date = May 18, 2022 |website = ProFootballTalk |language = en-US }}</ref> Brady's deal with Fox will reportedly pay him $375 million over 10 years, making Brady the highest paid sports commentator in history.<ref name="FoxBroadcast">{{Cite web |last = Florio |first = Mike |date = May 10, 2022 |title = Report: 10 years, $375 million for Tom Brady |url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/report-10-years-375-million-for-tom-brady/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220516005757/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/report-10-years-375-million-for-tom-brady/ |archive-date = May 16, 2022 |access-date = May 10, 2022 |website = [[NBC Sports]] }}</ref> Brady began his role for ''[[NFL on Fox]]'' alongside play caller [[Kevin Burkhardt]] starting with the [[2024 NFL season]], and he is scheduled to be a part of the Fox broadcast team for [[Super Bowl LIX]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/media/tom-brady-is-officially-back-to-work|title=Tom Brady Is Officially Back to Work|first=Kyle|last=Koster|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=September 8, 2024|access-date=September 8, 2024|language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==

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* [[List of players who have won the most NFL championships|Most NFL championships by player]]: 7

* The only starting quarterback to win the Super Bowl for both the AFC and NFC

* Most [[~~Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award|~~Super Bowl MVPs]]: 5

* One of only two starting quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl for two separate teams (Peyton Manning)

* Most touchdown passes: 21<ref>{{cite web |title=Super Bowl Records: Individual – Passing |url=http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/records/superbowls/player/passing |website=[[National Football League]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810160510/http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/records/superbowls/player/passing |archive-date=2015-08-10 |url-status=live |access-date=July 29, 2015}}</ref>

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[[File:Tom Brady with Vince Lombardi trophy (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Brady is a seven-time [[Super Bowl]] champion, winning six titles with the [[New England Patriots]], and one with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]]]

'''NFL'''

* 7× [[~~List of Super Bowl champions|~~Super Bowl champion]]: [[Super Bowl XXXVI|XXXVI]], [[Super Bowl XXXVIII|XXXVIII]], [[Super Bowl XXXIX|XXXIX]], [[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]], [[Super Bowl LI|LI]], [[Super Bowl LIII|LIII]], [[Super Bowl LV|LV]] (most for any individual player)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Janower |first1=Jacob |title=Super Bowl winners by player: Who has the most rings in NFL history? {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/super-bowl-wins-by-player-most-rings-nfl-history/1iouj3efoz32o1moq05touj0vz |website=[[Sporting News]] |access-date=January 30, 2024 |language=en-us |date=February 10, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Super Bowl Winners and Results - Super Bowl History - National Football League - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/superbowl/history/winners |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref>

* 5× [[Super Bowl MVP]]: [[Super Bowl XXXVI|XXXVI]], [[Super Bowl XXXVIII|XXXVIII]], [[Super Bowl XLIX|XLIX]], [[Super Bowl LI|LI]], [[Super Bowl LV|LV]] (all-time record)<ref>{{cite web |title=Super Bowl MVPs |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl-super-bowl-mvps |website=[[Fox Sports]] |access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref>

* 3× [[NFL Most Valuable Player]]: 2007, 2010, 2017

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* [[1997 NCAA Division I-A football season|1997 National champion]] ([[~~AP poll|~~Associated Press Poll]]) (as backup QB)<ref>{{cite web |title=Michigan vs. Alabama: Revisiting Tom Brady's epic 2000 Orange Bowl comeback {{!}} Sporting News Canada |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/ncaa-football/news/michigan-alabama-tom-brady-2000-orange-bowl-comeback/2a1dd42d8c1e908d85b0419f |website=[[Sporting News]] |access-date=January 30, 2024 |language=en-ca |date=January 1, 2024}}</ref>

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* 2007 [[Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Flannery |first1=Paul |title=Tom Brady's Charmed Year Continues |url=https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2007/12/21/tom-bradys-charmed-year-continues/ |website=Boston Magazine |access-date=January 30, 2024 |date=December 21, 2007}}</ref>

* 6× [[ESPY Award]] winner

** 2002 [[~~Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award|~~Best Breakthrough Athlete]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 2002 ESPY Awards – The ESPY Awards 2002 winners |url=https://www.espn.com/espy2002/s/02nomineesindex.html |access-date=February 21, 2023 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>

** 2021 [[Best Male Athlete ESPY Award|Best Male Athlete]]<ref name="2021 ESPYs">{{cite web |title=2021 ESPYS award winners |url=https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/page/voting-winners/2021-espys-award-winners |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=January 30, 2024 |language=en |date=July 10, 2021}}</ref>

** 3× [[Best NFL Player ESPY Award|Best NFL Player]]: 2008, 2018, 2021<ref>{{cite web |title=ESPY Award winners |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=3493330 |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=January 30, 2024 |language=en |date=July 17, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Full list of 2018 ESPYS winners |url=https://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/id/24134566/2018-espys-award-winners |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=January 30, 2024 |language=en |date=July 19, 2018}}</ref><ref name="2021 ESPYs" />

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Filmmaker [[Gotham Chopra]] filmed Brady during the 2017 off-season and regular season for a [[Facebook Watch]] documentary series entitled ''[[Tom vs Time]]''. According to ''The New York Times'', the documentary follows Brady as he "conducts his ongoing subversion campaign against the [[Life table|actuarial tables]] of quarterback longevity."<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady Gave a Filmmaker Unusual Access to His Private Life |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/09/sports/football/tom-brady-patriots.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |date=2018-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110002116/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/09/sports/football/tom-brady-patriots.html |archive-date=2018-01-10 |url-status=live |last1=Leibovich |first1=Mark |access-date=January 10, 2018 |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> He launched a production company, 199 Productions, in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tom Brady announces launch of '199 Productions' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-announces-launch-of-199-productions-0ap3000001105611 |website=[[National Football League]] |date=2020-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226020313/https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-announces-launch-of-199-productions-0ap3000001105611 |archive-date=2021-02-26 |url-status=live |last1=Shook |first1=Nick |access-date=October 20, 2020 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2021, Brady and [[Richard Rosenblatt]] co-founded a sports-based [[~~Non-fungible token|~~NFT]] platform called '''Autograph'''.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Melas |first = Chloe |date = April 7, 2021 |title = Tom Brady is launching an NFT company |url = https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/tech/tom-brady-nft-autograph/index.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211008063928/https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/tech/tom-brady-nft-autograph/index.html |archive-date = October 8, 2021 |access-date = November 7, 2021 |website = [[CNN.com]] }}</ref> Autograph reached a deal with [[DraftKings]] for exclusive distribution on Autograph's sports products, creating the DraftKings Marketplace.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Jones |first = Rory |date = July 22, 2021 |title = DraftKings agrees Autograph deal for new NFT marketplace |url = https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/draftkings-autograph-nft-marketplace-blockchain-tom-brady/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211007233705/https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/draftkings-autograph-nft-marketplace-blockchain-tom-brady/ |archive-date = October 7, 2021 |access-date = November 7, 2021 |website = Sports Pro Media }}</ref> In January 2021, Autograph announced it raised $170M in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and [[Kleiner Perkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Matney |first = Lucas |date = April 7, 2021 |title = Tom Brady's buzzy celebrity NFT startup Autograph banks $170M from Silicon Valley's top crypto investors |url = https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/tom-bradys-buzzy-celebrity-nft-startup-autograph-banks-170m-from-silicon-valleys-top-crypto-investors/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220510201108/https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/19/tom-bradys-buzzy-celebrity-nft-startup-autograph-banks-170m-from-silicon-valleys-top-crypto-investors/ |archive-date = May 10, 2022 |access-date = January 19, 2022 |website = [[TechCrunch.com]] }}</ref> In 2023, the company announced layoffs for nearly a third of its workforce.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Ben |title=More layoffs hit Tom Brady's NFT startup Autograph, which just cut nearly a third of its workforce |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/tom-bradys-nft-startup-autograph-layoffs-crypto-2023-5 |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref>

Also in 2021, Brady, among other high-profile athletes and celebrities, was a paid spokesperson for [[~~FTX (company)|~~FTX]], a cryptocurrency exchange. In November 2022, [[Bankruptcy of FTX|FTX filed for bankruptcy]], wiping out billions of dollars in customer funds and Brady's stake in the company. He, alongside other spokespeople, is currently being sued for promoting unregistered securities through a [[~~Class action|~~class-action lawsuit]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Florio |first = Mike |date = November 16, 2022 |title = Tom Brady is sued in connection with FTX collapse |url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/16/tom-brady-is-sued-in-connection-with-ftx-collapse/ |access-date = November 16, 2022 |website = ProFootballTalk |language = en-US }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last = Anderson |first = Travis |date = November 16, 2022 |title = Tom Brady, David Ortiz among athletes sued over crypto losses in federal lawsuit filed by investor |work = The Boston Globe |url = https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/16/metro/tom-brady-david-ortiz-among-athletes-sued-over-crypto-losses-federal-lawsuit-filed-by-investor/ |access-date = December 13, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1 = Zeitchik |first1 = Steven |last2 = Mark |first2 = Julian |date = December 14, 2022 |title = Tom Brady pushed crypto to his fans. This lawyer wants him to pay up. |newspaper = The Washington Post |url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/14/ftx-class-action-lawsuit/ |access-date = December 14, 2022 }}</ref> In February 2022, the [[~~United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit|~~U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals]] ruled in a lawsuit against [[Bitconnect]] that the [[Securities Act of 1933]] extends to [[Targeted advertising|targeted solicitation]] using [[Influencer marketing|social media]].<ref>{{cite news |last = Lawler |first = Richard |date = February 18, 2022 |title = Influencers beware: promoting the wrong crypto could mean facing a class-action lawsuit |website = The Verge |publisher = Vox Media |url = https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/18/22941470/bitconnect-ponzi-bitcoin-securities-act-sec-lawsuit-influencers-youtube-tiktok |access-date = July 13, 2022 }}</ref> In 2023, it was reported Tom Brady owned 1,144,861 common shares in FTX, and he and his wife lost an estimated combined value of $45 million when FTX went bankrupt.<ref>{{cite news |last = Hill |first = Jeremy |date = January 10, 2023 |title = Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, and Patriots owner Robert Kraft are set for a wipeout from FTX's implosion |website = Bloomberg |url = https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-10/tom-brady-and-bob-kraft-among-ftx-shareholders-set-for-wipeout |access-date = January 10, 2023 }}</ref>

Brady has participated in ''[[The Match (golf)|The Match]]—''an exhibition and charity golf event featuring professional golfers and other athletes—in 2020, 2021, and 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date = May 24, 2020 |title = Team Tiger-Peyton wins Capital One's The Match |url = https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/05/24/live-updates-scores-the-match-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-tom-brady-peyton-manning-medalist-golf-club-coronavirus-covid-19-relief.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220601171207/https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/05/24/live-updates-scores-the-match-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-tom-brady-peyton-manning-medalist-golf-club-coronavirus-covid-19-relief.html |archive-date = June 1, 2022 |access-date = June 2, 2022 |website = PGA Tour }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=VanHaaren |first=Tom |date=July 6, 2021 |title=Bryson DeChambeau, Aaron Rodgers beat Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady in 'The Match' |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/golf/story/_/id/31773982/bryson-dechambeau-aaron-rodgers-beat-phil-mickelson-tom-brady-match |access-date=June 2, 2022 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = VanHaaren |first = Tom |date = June 2, 2022 |title = Brady, Rodgers def. Mahomes, Allen in The Match |url = https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/34022480/nfl-quarterbacks-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-team-defeat-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-exhibition-golf-match |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220806170659/https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/34022480/nfl-quarterbacks-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-team-defeat-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-exhibition-golf-match |archive-date = August 6, 2022 |access-date = June 2, 2022 |website = [[ESPN]] }}</ref>

~~On May 10,~~In 2022, [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]] announced that Brady would join the network as the lead color commentator.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Florio |first = Mike |date = May 10, 2022 |title = Tom Brady will become No. 1 analyst at Fox when his NFL career ends |url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/tom-brady-will-become-no-1-analyst-at-fox-when-his-nfl-career-ends/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220510143459/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/tom-brady-will-become-no-1-analyst-at-fox-when-his-nfl-career-ends/amp/ |archive-date = May 10, 2022 |access-date = May 18, 2022 |website = ProFootballTalk |language = en-US }}</ref> Brady's deal with Fox will reportedly pay him $375 million over 10 years, making Brady the highest paid sports commentator in history.<ref name="FoxBroadcast">{{Cite web |last = Florio |first = Mike |date = May 10, 2022 |title = Report: 10 years, $375 million for Tom Brady |url = https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/report-10-years-375-million-for-tom-brady/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220516005757/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/10/report-10-years-375-million-for-tom-brady/ |archive-date = May 16, 2022 |access-date = May 10, 2022 |website = [[NBC Sports]] }}</ref> A week later, [[Netflix]] announced that Brady would be featured in a series of upcoming specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT." Brady is the [[executive producer]] of the series.<ref>{{Cite web |date = May 17, 2022 |title = Brady set to take different type of hits in roast |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33933143/tampa-bay-buccaneers-qb-tom-brady-featured-upcoming-netflix-roast-special |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220517225211/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33933143/tampa-bay-buccaneers-qb-tom-brady-featured-upcoming-netflix-roast-special |archive-date = May 17, 2022 |access-date = May 18, 2022 |website = [[ESPN]] |language = en |agency = Associated Press }}</ref> The special was titled, ''[[The Roast of Tom Brady]]'' and aired on [[Netflix]] live on May 5, 2024.<ref>{{~~cite~~Cite news |last=Graff |first=Chad |date=May 5, 2024 |title=Tom Brady ripped by Bill Belichick, Kevin Hart, former Patriots teammates during roast |url=https://theathletic.com/5474066/2024/05/05/tom-brady-roast-netflix-takeaways/ |access-date=May 6, 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]] ~~|last1=Graff |first1=Chad |accessdate=May 6, 2024~~}}</ref> The event drew two million live viewers and was the sixth most-watched Netflix show that week despite only being available for less than half a day by week's end.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roeloffs |first=Mary Whitfill |date=May 8, 2024 |title=Netflix's Tom Brady Roast Was Viewed 2 Million Times On Its Debut Night |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/05/08/netflixs-tom-brady-roast-was-viewed-2-million-times-on-its-debut-night/ |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref>

On March 23, 2023, Brady purchased a minority stake in the [[Las Vegas Aces]] of the [[WNBA]] from the team's majority owner [[Mark Davis (American football)|Mark Davis]]. The same year, the Aces went on to win the [[2023 WNBA Finals|WNBA Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suggs |first=David |date=March 23, 2023 |title=Tom Brady purchases ownership stake in WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, partners with Raiders boss Mark Davis |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/tom-brady-las-vegas-aces-owner-mark-davis/rfklidyymjykns9wjpu1h4tt |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Sporting News |language=en-us}}</ref> On August 3, 2023, he became a minority owner and chairman of a new advisory board at English club [[~~Birmingham City F.C.|~~Birmingham City]], in partnership with Knighthead Capital Management LLC.<ref>{{~~cite~~Cite web |last=Singh |first=Bharat |date=August 3, 2023 |title=Tom Brady invests in Birmingham City |url=https://www.~~bcfc~~tuftsdaily.com/~~news~~article/~~all~~2023/09/tom-brady-invests-in-birmingham-city~~-football-club~~ |~~title~~access-date=~~Tom Brady Invests in Birmingham City Football Club~~2024-09-11 |~~publisher~~website=~~Birmingham~~The ~~City~~Tufts ~~F.C.~~Daily |~~date~~language=~~August 3, 2023~~ en}}</ref>

On September 6, 2023, it was announced that [[Delta Air Lines]] had hired Brady as a strategic advisor.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-06 |title=Delta Air Lines hires Tom Brady as strategic advisor ~~|work=[[CBS Boston]]~~ |url=https://www.~~msn~~cbsnews.com/~~en-us/money~~boston/news/delta-air-lines-hires-tom-brady~~-as~~-strategic-advisor/ar |access-date=2024-09-11 |work=[[CBS Boston]] |language=en-~~AA1gkIxz~~US}}</ref> In January 2024, Brady agreed to merge his health and apparel brands with [[NoBull]] and to become its second largest shareholder.<ref>{{cite news|last=Golden|first=Jessica|date=January 30, 2024|title=Tom Brady is merging his nutrition and apparel brands with training company Nobull|publisher=CNBC|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/30/tom-brady-nutrition-apparel-brands-merging-with-nobull.html|access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Daniel|first=Seth|date=January 31, 2024|title=Tom Brady brands link up with Dot-based NOBULL|work=[[Dorchester Reporter]]|url=https://www.dotnews.com/2024/tom-brady-brands-link-dot-based-nobull|access-date=February 14, 2024}}</ref>

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Brady was raised as [[~~Catholic Church|~~Catholic]], but in a 2015 interview with ''[[The New York Times]]'', expressed he was [[Spiritual but not religious|less religious than he is spiritual]].<ref>{{Cite news |last = Payne |first = Marissa |date = February 5, 2017 |title = One quarter of Americans believe God will intervene in the Super Bowl, survey says |newspaper = [[The Washington Post]] |url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/02/05/one-quarter-of-americans-believe-god-will-intervene-in-the-super-bowl-survey-says/ |url-status = live |url-access = subscription |access-date = February 10, 2021 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180827152906/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/02/05/one-quarter-of-americans-believe-god-will-intervene-in-the-super-bowl-survey-says/ |archive-date = August 27, 2018 }}</ref> Brady stated, "I don't know what I believe. I think there's a belief system, I'm just not sure what it is."<ref>{{Cite web |last = Leibovich |first = Mark |date = January 26, 2015 |title = Tom Brady Cannot Stop |url = https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/magazine/tom-brady-cannot-stop.html?_r=2 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210212214015/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/magazine/tom-brady-cannot-stop.html?_r=2 |archive-date = February 12, 2021 |access-date = February 10, 2021 |website = [[The New York Times]] }}</ref>

=== Relationships and marriages ===

Brady dated actress [[Bridget Moynahan]] from 2004 until late 2006.<ref name="People">{{Cite web |last = Dagostino |first = Mark |date = December 14, 2006 |title = Tom Brady, Bridget Moynahan Split Up |url = https://people.com/celebrity/tom-brady-bridget-moynahan-split-up/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071012043034/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20004312,00.html |archive-date = October 12, 2007 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref> Brady and Moynahan ended their relationship in early December 2006, around the time Moynahan became pregnant.<ref>{{Cite news |last = Shanahan |first = Mark |date = February 18, 2007 |title = Ex-Brady Girlfriend Says She's Pregnant With His Child |work = [[The Boston Globe]] |url = https://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2007/02/exbrady_girlfri.html?p1=MEWell_Pos1 |url-status = dead |access-date = November 30, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070311234514/http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2007/02/exbrady_girlfri.html?p1=MEWell_Pos1 |archive-date = March 11, 2007 }}</ref> On February 18, 2007, Moynahan confirmed to ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine that she was more than three months pregnant with Brady's child.<ref name="People" /> Their son, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan,<ref>{{Cite web |last = Boehm |first = Kristin |date = August 28, 2007 |title = Bridget Moynahan 'Thankful' for Healthy Baby |url = https://people.com/celebrity/bridget-moynahan-thankful-for-healthy-baby/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081113132023/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20053528,00.html |archive-date = November 13, 2008 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref> was born in August 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |date = August 23, 2007 |title = Bridget Moynahan Welcomes a Baby Boy |url = https://people.com/celebrity/bridget-moynahan-welcomes-a-baby-boy/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080628234649/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20052331,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines |archive-date = June 28, 2008 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref>

Brady began dating Brazilian model [[Gisele Bündchen]] in December 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |date = January 25, 2007 |title = Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen: New Couple? |url = https://people.com/celebrity/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-new-couple/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150906073525/http://www.people.com/people/article/0%2C%2C20009620%2C00.html |archive-date = September 6, 2015 |access-date = January 29, 2012 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='It's Never The Fairy Tale': Gisele Bündchen Talks Marriage With Tom Brady |url=https://www.inquisitr.com/10009239/its-never-the-fairy-tale-gisele-bundchen-talks-marriage-with-to |website=[[The Inquisitr]] |date=2022-06-15 |last1=Brewer |first1=Triston |access-date=January 19, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> Brady and Bündchen married on February{{nbsp}}26, 2009, in a Catholic ceremony at [[St. Monica Catholic Church (Santa Monica, California)|St. Monica Catholic Church]] in Santa Monica, California.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Cedenheim |first = Pernilla |date = February 27, 2009 |title = Model Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen Get Married! |url = https://people.com/celebrity/tom-brady-ndchen-get-married/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160520033559/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20261937,00.html |archive-date = May 20, 2016 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref> Together, they have two children: a son, Benjamin Rein Brady, born in December 2009,<ref>{{Cite web |last = Sussman |first = Amy |date = December 9, 2009 |title = Gisele Bündchen & Tom Brady Have a Boy |url = https://people.com/parents/gisele-bndchen-tom-brady-have-a-boy/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170702125328/http://people.com/babies/gisele-bndchen-tom-brady-have-a-boy/ |archive-date = July 2, 2017 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref> and a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady, born in December 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Leon |first = Anya |date = December 7, 2015 |title = Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady Welcome Daughter Vivian Lake |url = https://people.com/parents/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-welcome-daughter-vivian-lake/ |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150905100845/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2012/12/07/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-welcome-daughter-vivian-lake/ |archive-date = September 5, 2015 |access-date = January 29, 2022 |website = [[People (magazine)|People]] }}</ref>

In October 2022, the couple announced on [[Instagram]] that they had finalized a divorce.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Sullivan |first = Tyler |date = October 28, 2022 |title = Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have finalized their divorce after 13 years of marriage |url = https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tom-brady-and-gisele-bundchen-have-finalized-their-divorce-after-13-years-of-marriage/amp/ |access-date = October 28, 2022 |website = [[CBS Sports]] }}</ref> Brady and Bündchen's marriage had been the subject of various tabloid rumors and speculation earlier in the year after Brady came out of retirement and Bündchen voiced her concern about the effect of the violent nature of football on Brady's long-term health.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Laine |first = Jenna |date = October 28, 2022 |title = Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen announce divorce after 13 years |url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34896047/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-announce-divorce-13-years |access-date = October 28, 2022 |website = [[ESPN]] |language = en }}</ref>

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=== Residences ===

Brady and his family previously resided in the [[Boston]] suburb of [[Brookline, Massachusetts]] during his playing career with the Patriots, as well as New York City.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Hua |first = Karen |date = February 2, 2017 |title = Inside The Multimillion-Dollar Homes Of Tom Brady |url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/karenhua/2017/02/02/inside-the-multimillion-dollar-homes-of-tom-brady/#21fbabe0460f |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170811184608/https://www.forbes.com/sites/karenhua/2017/02/02/inside-the-multimillion-dollar-homes-of-tom-brady/#21fbabe0460f |archive-date = August 11, 2017 |access-date = August 11, 2017 |website = [[Forbes]] }}</ref> They own several homes together and spend time during the summer at the [[Yellowstone Club]] near [[Big Sky, Montana]], and at their home at Silo Ridge in [[~~Amenia (town), New York|~~Amenia, New York]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Miller |first = Kevin |date = February 17, 2017 |title = Tom Brady's Secret Western Home |url = https://kidotalkradio.com/tom-bradys-secret-western-home/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210225200216/https://kidotalkradio.com/tom-bradys-secret-western-home/ |archive-date = February 25, 2021 |access-date = August 28, 2019 |website = KIDO Talk Radio |language = en }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last = Ortved |first = John |date = October 23, 2018 |title = Behind the Gates of Silo Ridge—the Country's Most Exclusive New Residential Enclave |url = https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/silo-ridge-field-club |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210308053001/https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/silo-ridge-field-club |archive-date = March 8, 2021 |access-date = August 28, 2019 |website = Architectural Digest |language = en }}</ref> When Brady signed with the Buccaneers, he rented a mansion in [[Tampa, Florida]], owned by retired baseball player and former [[Miami Marlins]] owner [[Derek Jeter]].<ref name="Tampa Home">{{Cite web |last1 = Stroud |first1 = Rick |last2 = Topkin |first2 = Mark |date = April 2, 2020 |title = Tom Brady has arrived in Tampa Bay, moving into Derek Jeter's mansion |url = https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2020/04/02/tom-brady-has-arrived-in-tampa-bay-moving-into-derek-jeters-mansion/ |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210515151407/https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2020/04/02/tom-brady-has-arrived-in-tampa-bay-moving-into-derek-jeters-mansion/ |archive-date = May 15, 2021 |access-date = April 23, 2020 |website = Tampa Bay Times }}</ref> In December 2020, Brady and Bündchen reportedly bought a home in [[Indian Creek, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Kirkpatrick |first = Emily |date = December 10, 2020 |title = Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen Join Jared and Ivanka in the "Billionaire's Bunker" |url = https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-billionaires-bunker-miami-jared-kushner-ivanka-trump |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210128052117/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-billionaires-bunker-miami-jared-kushner-ivanka-trump |archive-date = January 28, 2021 |access-date = December 14, 2020 |website = [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] }}</ref>

=== Extended family ===

Brady and baseball player [[Kevin Youkilis]] became brothers-in-law in 2012 when Youkilis married Brady's sister Julie.<ref>{{Cite web |last = Farrar |first = Doug |date = February 10, 2012 |title = Boston (in) Common: Kevin Youkilis set to marry Tom Brady's sister |url = https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/boston-common-kevin-youkilis-set-marry-tom-brady-130255558.html |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120210155806/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/boston-common-kevin-youkilis-set-marry-tom-brady-130255558.html |archive-date = February 10, 2012 |access-date = February 10, 2012 |website = Yahoo! Sports |agency = Associated Press }}</ref> Brady's niece, [[Maya Brady]], is a [[college softball]] player for the [[UCLA Bruins softball|UCLA Bruins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last = Clair |first = Michael |date = April 13, 2021 |title = Better than Tom? Meet UCLA's Maya Brady |url = https://www.mlb.com/news/maya-brady-is-tom-s-niece-and-a-ucla-softball-star |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210716011648/https://www.mlb.com/news/maya-brady-is-tom-s-niece-and-a-ucla-softball-star |archive-date = July 16, 2021 |access-date = July 2, 2021 |website = [[MLB.com]] }}</ref> Brady is also a distant cousin of former [[~~Major League Baseball|~~MLB]] [[pitcher]] and [[left fielder]] [[Pete Meegan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tom Brady Genealogy: Family Tree & Famous Relatives |url=https://famouskin.com/famous-kin-menu.php?name=97853+tom+brady |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=famouskin.com}}</ref>

=== Politics ===

Brady attended the [[2004 State of the Union Address]] as a special guest of then-President [[George W. Bush]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last = Kamp |first = David |date = August 5, 2005 |title = The Best There Ever Was? |url = https://www.gq.com/story/tom-brady-patriots |url-status = live |magazine = GQ |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170730014138/http://www.gq.com/story/tom-brady-patriots |archive-date = July 30, 2017 |access-date = July 30, 2017 }}</ref> Brady told ''[[ESPN The Magazine]]'' in 2004 that being a [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] would be his "craziest ambition."<ref>{{Cite news |last = Hurley |first = Michael |date = June 7, 2017 |title = Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning For Republican Presidential Nomination? Some Believe It's Possible |publisher = WBZ-TV (CBS Boston) |url = http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/06/07/tom-brady-peyton-manning-republican-presidential-nomination-lebron-james/ |url-status = live |access-date = July 30, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170713142946/http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/06/07/tom-brady-peyton-manning-republican-presidential-nomination-lebron-james/ |archive-date = July 13, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date = January 26, 2004 |title = Super Bowl QB Tom Brady's No Patriot |work = The Smoking Gun |url = http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/super-bowl-qb-tom-bradys-no-patriot |url-status = live |access-date = July 30, 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170729221915/http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/super-bowl-qb-tom-bradys-no-patriot |archive-date = July 29, 2017 }}</ref>

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