What retirement?: Brady says he’s coming back

Less than two months after announcing his retirement, quarterback Tom Brady announced via Twitter Sunday he was returning for a 23rd season in the NFL. He will once again play at Tampa Bay.

March 14, 2022 - 2:49 PM

Tom Brady (12) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/TNS) Photo by TNS

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days.

Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.” The news stole the spotlight from the NCAA’s Selection Sunday.

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