Tom Brady announces he's unretiring in least surprising development of NFL offseason so far
Tom Brady's sudden (yet, not totally unexpected) decision to unretire stole the thunder from Selection Sunday (and Kirk Cousins' big contract extension).
Brady's announcement Sunday came just more than a month after he announced plans to retire. The seven-time Super Bowl champion and three-time MVP claimed in a social media post to still have "unfinished business."
So, the 🐐 – who will turn 45 in August – returns for a 23rd NFL season, during which Brady will attempt to deal Father Time another L. Brady's decision also vaulted the Buccaneers from Super Bowl longshot into favorite status.
Brady's return will have wide-ranging consequences, along with winners and losers.
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