Tom Brady's Appearance 3 Years After NFL Retirement Draws Attention

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Tom Brady's Appearance 3 Years After NFL Retirement Draws Attention

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Angelo Guinhawa | Last updated Mar 9, 2026 4:56 PM ET

It has been three years since Tom Brady retired from the NFL, but the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend continues to turn heads outside the football field.

Brady is widely considered the greatest NFL player of all time. He has seven Super Bowl rings to back up that label. Furthermore, he's a three-time NFL MVP, a five-time Super Bowl MVP and a 15-time Pro Bowler, among many other accomplishments.

His 89,214 passing yards and 649 touchdowns are the most by any NFL quarterback in the history of the game, further solidifying his claim as the sport's GOAT (Greatest of All Time).

Due to his body of work, there is naturally plenty of interest in whatever Brady does, regardless of whether it's related to the NFL or not. Brady has been retired since 2023, and he has been working as an analyst for FOX Sports while managing his businesses.

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Recently, fans couldn't help but take notice of Brady's appearance after he posted an ad for his athletic footwear and apparel brand NOBULL.

On Instagram, Brady shared several photos of himself working out while wearing the brand's latest shoe release called the "Drive 2." What stood out, however, was his incredible physique even at age 48.

"Like a fine wine," a commenter wrote. Another one said, "Looking good Tom."

A fan added, "Total hunk!!"

"Probably in 10X better shape than when he first entered the league," a poster shared.

"Wow you look amazing," an impressed social media user noted

A sixth supporter stated, "Dude is ripped!" Another follower noticed, "Check out those quadss."

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Several other commenters expressed their belief that he can still play in the NFL if he chooses to do so. After all, he has shown in other updates that he's still in peak condition, even recently working out with former teammate Rob Gronkowski.

For what it's worth, fans will see Brady in action again soon, as he is set to participate in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, which has been relocated to Los Angeles from Saudi Arabia. The competition will still be played on March 21.

Considering Brady's conditioning, it wouldn't be surprising to see him dominate, even against current NFL players.

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

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