Bucs weren't aware of Brady's retirement plan before report?

Did Tom Brady leave the Bucs in the dark? Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers were not aware of Tom Brady's retirement plan before report?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 1/29/22

Was Tom Brady’s NFL team left in the dark when a report about the quarterback’s retirement plans was published? That’s how it seems.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported on Saturday that Brady decided to retire. However, nothing official had been announced, and Bucs reporter Rick Stroud spoke with Bruce Arians, who said Brady’s agent hadn’t even informed the team of his plans.

Pump the brakes for a bit.
Tom Brady has not informed the Bucs of his plans to retire. “No, he hasn’t that we know of,” Bruce Arians told me. “Agent (Donald Yee) just told us he hasn’t made up his mind.” https://t.co/1pb7AC4U45

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) January 29, 2022

In the end, Tom Brady or his associates let @AdamSchefter and @JeffDarlington know he was retiring, had it confirmed I guess on @TB12sports website but didn’t tell the Bucs. https://t.co/x8M3zdePyi

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) January 29, 2022

Meanwhile, TB12, which is Brady’s health and fitness company, made an official “thank you” announcement.

7 Super Bowl Rings.

5 Super Bowl MVPs.

3 League MVP Awards.

22 Incredible Seasons.

Thank you for it all, @TomBrady. pic.twitter.com/GcJDqTt9fj

— TB12sports (@TB12sports) January 29, 2022

The Bucs not having heard from Brady about his retirement led some to wonder whether ESPN’s report was untrue. But the tweet from TB12 coupled with some of the other goodbyes led people to believe Brady was indeed walking away.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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