Tom Brady is a retired American football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history.[1] He played 23 professional seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots (2000–2019) and later the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022).[4] Brady won seven Super Bowl championships—six with the Patriots and one with the Buccaneers—the most by any individual player in NFL history.[2] He holds multiple all-time NFL records including career pass completions (7,753), passing yards (89,214), and passing touchdowns (649).[1] Brady was a three-time Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017) and a five-time Super Bowl MVP.[2] He was selected to 15 Pro Bowls and earned multiple All-Pro honors during his career.[3] After being a sixth-round pick (199th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan, Brady became the long-term starter for Bill Belichick’s Patriots and helped build a dynasty that included nine AFC championships and 17 division titles.[4] In 2020 he signed with the Buccaneers and led them to a Super Bowl victory in his first season with the team.[3] Brady announced his retirement from playing after the 2022 season, finishing with the most regular-season wins (251) and numerous postseason records including most playoff wins (35) and most Super Bowl appearances (10).[2][4] Since retiring, he has remained publicly active through business ventures, media appearances, and an announced role in sports media and entertainment projects (post-career activities reported in sports media coverage).[6] Brady’s legacy centers on his longevity, postseason success, statistical records, and influence on quarterback preparation and leadership in the modern NFL.[1][3]