Full History Of Tom Brady In Timeline From 1947

1947: Labor Management Relations Act of 1947

In April 2016, the U.S. Appeals Court overturned the decision to vacate Tom Brady's four-game suspension, citing the minimum legal standards established by the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947.

1970: Patriots Tie Record for Largest Margin of Victory

On October 18, 2009, the Patriots' 59–0 victory over the Titans tied the record for the largest margin of victory since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

1972: Matching the 1972 Miami Dolphins

In the Patriots' first playoff game, a Divisional Round game against the Jaguars, Brady began the game with an NFL postseason record 16 consecutive completed passes, and finished the game with 26 completions in 28 attempts, a completion rate of 92.9% as the Patriots won 31–20. With the win, the Patriots matched the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only team to win 17 consecutive games in one season.

August 3, 1977: Tom Brady's Birth

On August 3, 1977, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

1978: Undefeated Regular Season

In 2007, Tom Brady led the Patriots to the first undefeated regular season since the 16-game schedule was implemented in 1978.

1978: Patriots' First Home Playoff Loss

In 2009, the Patriots suffered their first home playoff loss since 1978, losing to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round.

1981: Attended "The Catch" Game

In 1981, at age four, Tom Brady attended the NFC Championship game where Joe Montana threw "The Catch".

1990: Male Athlete of the Year

In 2007, Tom Brady was honored by the Associated Press as their Male Athlete of the Year, the first time an NFL player earned the honor since Joe Montana won the award in 1990.

1995: Started College at Michigan

In 1995, Tom Brady began his college football career at the University of Michigan.

1995: Drafted by the Montreal Expos

In 1995, Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos of the MLB, but chose to play football at the University of Michigan instead.

1995: Graduation from High School

Tom Brady graduated from Junípero Serra High School in 1995, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.

September 28, 1996: First Collegiate Game Appearance

On September 28, 1996, Tom Brady made his first appearance in a collegiate game for Michigan against UCLA, where his first pass was intercepted.

1997: Wolverines' Undefeated Season

In 1997, while Tom Brady was a backup, the Michigan Wolverines had an undefeated season, led by Brian Griese.

1998: Internship at Merrill Lynch

During the summer of 1998, Tom Brady worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch.

1998: Michigan Records

In 1998, Tom Brady set new Michigan records for most pass attempts and completions in a season. He also had a record number of completions in a game against Ohio State, during a season where Michigan shared the Big Ten title.

1998: Started Every Game

In 1998, Tom Brady started every game for Michigan.

December 1999: Graduated from Michigan

In December 1999, Tom Brady graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.

1999: Internship at Merrill Lynch

During the summer of 1999, Tom Brady worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch.

1999: College Football

In 1999, Tom Brady played college football at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines.

1999: Started Every Game

In 1999, Tom Brady started every game for Michigan.

1999: Patriots Earn Compensatory Pick

In 1999, the New England Patriots earned a compensatory pick due to the loss of punter Tom Tupa to free agency, which they would later use to draft Tom Brady in 2000.

1999: Platooning at Michigan

In the 1999 season, Tom Brady platooned with Drew Henson for the first seven games, before securing the starting role exclusively.

2000: Brady's Rookie Season

During his rookie season in 2000, Tom Brady was the fourth-string quarterback for the Patriots at the start of the season, later rising to second-string. He completed 1 of 3 passes for six yards, with his only completion caught by Rod Rutledge on November 23.

2000: Drafted by the Patriots

In 2000, Tom Brady was drafted 199th overall by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

2000: Brady drafted by the New England Patriots

In 2000, Tom Brady was drafted in the sixth round (199th overall) of the NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He was the seventh quarterback selected, much later than he and his family anticipated. Patriots owner Robert Kraft recalled Brady saying "I'm the best decision this organization has ever made." after being drafted.

2000: Orange Bowl Win

In 2000, Tom Brady won the Orange Bowl while playing for the University of Michigan.

2001: Brady's breakout season

During the 2001 season, Tom Brady found his stride, leading the Patriots to win eleven of the fourteen games he started, including six straight to finish the regular season. He earned two AFC Offensive Player of the Week nominations and finished the season with 2,843 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl invitation.

2001: Beginning of Patriots Dynasty

From 2001, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick formed the NFL's most successful quarterback-head coach tandem, creating the Patriots dynasty.

2001: Consecutive Starts Streak Begins

From 2001, Tom Brady started 111 consecutive games, which ended in 2008 due to injury.

2001: Brady and Trump's First Meeting

In 2001, Brady and Trump first met. Trump asked him to be a judge in the Miss USA pageant, after Brady led the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXVI.

2001: Central to Patriots' Dynasty

In 2001, Tom Brady became a central contributor to the New England Patriots' dynasty.

2001: Brady becomes starting quarterback

In 2001, Tom Brady became the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots after Drew Bledsoe suffered an injury in a game against the New York Jets on September 23. Brady's first start was against the Indianapolis Colts, resulting in a 44-13 win.

2002: Brady wins Super Bowl MVP

In 2002, Tom Brady led the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams. He was named Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 145 yards and one touchdown. Following the Super Bowl win, Drew Bledsoe was traded, solidifying Brady's role as the Patriots' starting quarterback.

2002: Missed Playoffs

In 2002, Tom Brady missed the playoffs, which was the only time in his career where he missed the playoffs as a primary starter.

2002: Tampa Bay's Playoff Win Drought

In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had not won a playoff game. Tom Brady would eventually help them end this drought when he signed with the team in 2020.

2002: Patriots Miss the Playoffs

In 2008, despite Brady's absence due to injury, the Patriots managed to finish the season with an 11-5 record; however, due to tiebreakers, the Patriots not only failed to win the AFC East division title, but missed the playoffs altogether for the first time since the 2002 season.

2003: Brady leads Patriots to 14-2 record

After a 2-2 start to the 2003 season, Tom Brady led the Patriots to twelve consecutive victories, finishing the regular season with a 14-2 record and winning the AFC East. Brady also recorded a 36-yard punt in Week 14 and finished third in NFL MVP voting.

2003: Inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2003, Tom Brady was inducted into the Junípero Serra High School Hall of Fame.

2003: Second Super Bowl Title

In 2003, the Patriots won their second consecutive Super Bowl title, with Tom Brady as quarterback.

2003: Brady's First Opening Day Loss Since 2003

In the 2014 season, Brady experienced his first opening day loss since the 2003 season, marking the end of a significant streak.

2003: Winning Streak

The Patriots began a 21-game winning streak in 2003 that extended into the 2004 season. They finished the 2003 season with 12 straight wins.

2004: State of the Union Address Guest

Brady attended the 2004 State of the Union Address as a special guest of President George W. Bush. Also in 2004, Brady told ESPN The Magazine that being a U.S. Senator would be his 'craziest ambition.'

2004: Patriots set NFL record

During the 2004 season, Tom Brady helped the Patriots set an NFL record with 21 straight wins dating from the previous year (though the NFL officially recognizes an 18-game regular season winning streak). Brady threw for 3,692 yards and 28 touchdowns, earning his second Pro Bowl selection.

2004: Relationship with Bridget Moynahan Begins

In 2004, Brady began dating actress Bridget Moynahan.

2004: Brady wins Super Bowl XXXIX

In 2004, Tom Brady led the Patriots to a Super Bowl XXXIX victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, securing their third championship in four years. Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the win.

2004: Third Super Bowl Title

In 2004, the Patriots won their third Super Bowl title, with Tom Brady as quarterback.

2004: Manning's Single Season Touchdown Record

In the last game of the 2007 season against the Giants, Brady threw his 50th touchdown of the season, breaking Peyton Manning's single-season record of 49 from the 2004 season.

2004: Last Player Drafted Before 2004

Up until his retirement, Tom Brady was the last player drafted before 2004 on an NFL roster.

2005: Brady leads league in passing yards

During the 2005 season, Tom Brady finished the season with 4,110 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, leading the league in passing yards. He earned an AFC Offensive Player of the Week award and was named to his third Pro Bowl.

2005: Saturday Night Live and Simpsons Guest Appearance

In 2005, Brady hosted Saturday Night Live and voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass".

December 2006: Relationship with Bridget Moynahan Ends

In December 2006, Brady and Bridget Moynahan ended their relationship soon after Moynahan became pregnant.

December 2006: Relationship with Gisele Bündchen Begins

In December 2006, Brady began dating Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen.

2006: Family Guy Guest Appearance

In 2006, Brady voiced himself in the Family Guy episode "Patriot Games".

2006: Brady declines Pro Bowl invitation

In 2006, Tom Brady led the Patriots to a 12–4 record. Although he wasn't initially selected for the Pro Bowl, he declined an injury-replacement invitation after Philip Rivers withdrew.

February 18, 2007: Moynahan Confirms Pregnancy

On February 18, 2007, Moynahan confirmed she was more than three months pregnant with Brady's child.

August 2007: Birth of Son, John Edward Thomas

In August 2007, Brady and Moynahan's son, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan, was born.

2007: Stetson Cologne Model

In 2007, Brady was a model for the Stetson cologne.

2007: Super Bowl XLII Loss

In 2007, Tom Brady and the Patriots suffered an upset defeat to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, preventing a perfect 19-0 season.

2007: Brady's historic season

In 2007, Tom Brady had what many considered one of the best seasons ever by a quarterback. He led the Patriots to a 16-0 regular season record, and he set franchise records. In a game against the Dallas Cowboys, he had a career-high five passing touchdowns. The next week, against the Dolphins, he had another record day, with a career-high six passing touchdowns, and the first game with a perfect passer rating of his career.

2007: League MVP and Male Athlete of the Year

In 2007, Tom Brady was named league MVP and Male Athlete of the Year.

2007: Tampa Bay's Postseason Drought

In 2007, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had not reached the postseason. Tom Brady would eventually help them end this drought when he signed with the team in 2020.

2008: Injury Ends Start Streak

In 2008, Tom Brady's 111-game consecutive start streak ended due to injury.

2008: Brady's season-ending knee injury

In 2008, during the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Tom Brady suffered a serious knee injury due to a hit by Bernard Pollard, ending his season prematurely. He tore both his ACL and MCL, requiring surgery.

2008: Stress Fracture

In 2011, Tom Brady pulled out of the Pro Bowl after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his right foot dating back to 2008.

2008: Injury Sidelines Brady

The 2008 season marks the only time Tom Brady did not start due to injury.

February 26, 2009: Marriage to Gisele Bündchen

On February 26, 2009, Brady and Bündchen married in a Catholic ceremony.

October 18, 2009: Brady Sets NFL Record Against Titans

On October 18, 2009, Tom Brady set an NFL record for most touchdowns in a quarter, throwing five in the second quarter against the Titans. He finished the game with six touchdowns and a near-perfect passer rating of 152.8. The Patriots won 59-0, tying the record for the largest margin of victory since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

December 2009: Birth of Son, Benjamin Rein Brady

In December 2009, Brady and Bündchen's son, Benjamin Rein Brady, was born.

2009: Start of Consecutive Division Titles

From 2009, Tom Brady led the Patriots to 11 consecutive division titles, continuing through 2019.

2009: Consecutive Starts Streak Begins

From 2009, Tom Brady started 112 consecutive games, which ended after he was suspended in 2016.

2009: Entourage Appearance

In 2009, Brady appeared as himself in an episode of Entourage.

2009: 2009 Regular Season

In 2009, Tom Brady finished the regular season with 4,398 passing yards and 28 touchdowns, earning a 96.2 rating despite injuries. He was selected as a reserve for the 2010 Pro Bowl and named the 2009 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

2009: Wild Card Round Loss to Ravens

In 2009, Tom Brady threw for 154 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in a 33-14 Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens, marking his first career home playoff loss.

2009: 2009 Season Opener

In 2009, Tom Brady threw for 378 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against the Bills. Brady led the Patriots to a 25-24 win after being down 24-13 in the final three minutes. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.

September 10, 2010: Signs Contract Extension

On September 10, 2010, Tom Brady signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension, becoming the highest-paid player in the NFL, with $48.5 million guaranteed.

2010: Named 2010 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year

In 2010, Tom Brady was named the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and won his second MVP award. He was also ranked as the best player in the NFL by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2010: Unanimous MVP

In 2010, Tom Brady was unanimously named league MVP, a first time achievement.

2010: Selected to 2010 Pro Bowl

Tom Brady was selected as a reserve to the 2010 Pro Bowl after the 2009 season.

2011: Start of Consecutive AFC Championship Games

From 2011, Tom Brady led the Patriots to eight consecutive AFC Championship Games, continuing through 2018.

2011: Career-High Passing Yards and AFC Offensive Player of the Week

In 2011, Tom Brady threw for a career-high 517 yards in Week 1 and earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. He later became the fourth quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a season, finishing with 5,235 yards, second to Drew Brees. He was named to the Pro Bowl.

2011: Selected to 2011 Pro Bowl

Tom Brady was selected as a starter to the 2011 Pro Bowl but withdrew after undergoing foot surgery. He was also the unanimous selection for the AP All-Pro Team.

December 2012: Birth of Daughter, Vivian Lake Brady

In December 2012, Brady and Bündchen's daughter, Vivian Lake Brady, was born.

2012: Ranked Fourth on NFL Top 100 Players

After the 2011 season, Tom Brady was named as the fourth-best player in the NFL on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012 by his peers.

2012: Brother-in-Law Relationship with Kevin Youkilis

In 2012, Brady and baseball player Kevin Youkilis became brothers-in-law when Youkilis married Brady's sister Julie.

2012: Broke NFL record for completions

In 2012, Brady broke his own NFL record for completions in a season, as well as Matthew Stafford's 2012 record for pass attempts in a season.

2012: Brady Family Stadium

In 2012, Junípero Serra High School named its football stadium Brady Family Stadium after Tom Brady visited the school.

2012: 2012 Regular Season

In 2012, Tom Brady started all 16 regular season games, leading the Patriots to a 12-4 record and earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week three times. He became the first quarterback to lead his team to ten division titles. He was named to the Pro Bowl.

February 25, 2013: Signs Contract Extension

On February 25, 2013, Tom Brady and the Patriots agreed on a three-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through 2017.

2013: Ranked Fourth on NFL Top 100 Players

After the 2012 season, Tom Brady was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.

2013: Playoff Loss

In 2013, Brady faced a playoff loss, marking a setback in his postseason journey.

2013: Best Passing Season

In 2013, ESPN voted Tom Brady's 2007 season the greatest passing season of all time.

2013: TD:INT Ratio Record

In the 2016 regular season, Tom Brady achieved a remarkable TD:INT ratio, breaking the previous record of 27:2 set in 2013.

2014: Endorsement Earnings

According to Forbes, Brady earned about $7 million from endorsements in 2014.

2014: Super Bowl XLIX Victory

In 2014, Tom Brady led the Patriots to their fourth Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLIX.

2014: Spoke about Greg Harden

In 2014, Tom Brady spoke about Greg Harden, who helped him with personal struggles during his time at Michigan, on 60 Minutes.

2014: 2014 Regular Season

In 2014, Tom Brady started the season with a loss to the Dolphins, his first opening day loss since 2003. He led the Patriots to a seven-game winning streak and clinched his 12th AFC East division title. He was named to his tenth Pro Bowl.

2014: Named to Pro Bowl for Ninth Time

In 2014, Tom Brady was named to the Pro Bowl for the ninth time in his career and was ranked third on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014 list. The Patriots finished the season 12-4, earning the second seed in the AFC.

May 6, 2015: NFL Releases Deflategate Report

On May 6, 2015, the NFL published a report concluding that Tom Brady was likely aware of the intentional deflation of footballs in the previous season's AFC Championship Game, leading to his suspension.

2015: Ranked Third on NFL Top 100 Players

Following the 2014 season, Tom Brady was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 list.

2015: Religious Views Expressed

In 2015, Brady expressed that he was less religious than he is spiritual.

2015: Entourage Movie and Ted 2 Cameos

In 2015, Brady had cameo appearances as fictionalized versions of himself in the Entourage movie and Ted 2.

2015: No Interest in Political Office

In 2015, Brady stated he had no interest in running for political office.

2015: Brady's Suspension Vacated

In 2015, Judge Richard M. Berman vacated Tom Brady's four-game suspension, allowing him to play in the first four games of the season. The decision cited the NFL's failure to provide proper notice and potential manipulation of Brady's testimony.

2015: PSI Data Deletion

In 2015, NFL general counsel Jeff Pash allegedly ordered the deletion of PSI data from that season. Transcripts indicated the use of false numbers to initiate an investigation and the failure to properly record or understand factors affecting PSI levels.

2015: NFL Appeals Brady's Vacated Suspension

On March 3, 2016, the NFL appealed Judge Richard M. Berman's 2015 decision to vacate Brady's four-game suspension for his alleged role in the Deflategate scandal.

January 20, 2016: TB12Sports.com Launch

On January 20, 2016, Brady announced the launch of his website TB12Sports.com.

February 29, 2016: Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

On February 29, 2016, Tom Brady signed a two-year contract extension covering the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

August 23, 2016: TB12 Snack Line Expansion

On August 23, 2016, the TB12 brand expanded to offer a snack line.

December 20, 2016: Named to Pro Bowl for 12th Time

On December 20, 2016, Tom Brady was named to the Pro Bowl for the 12th time overall. The Patriots clinched their eighth consecutive AFC East title and seventh consecutive first-round bye.

2016: 2016 Regular Season

Despite injuries to key players in the 2016 season, Tom Brady finished with a league-leading 36 touchdown passes. He was named to his 11th Pro Bowl and ranked second on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 list.

2016: Super Bowl LI Victory

From 2016 to 2018, Tom Brady made three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, securing New England's fifth title in Super Bowl LI.

2016: Beautyrest Black Commercial and Vegan Snacks Line Launch

In 2016, Brady began appearing in a Beautyrest Black commercial campaign and launched his own line of vegan snacks.

2016: Suspension Ends Start Streak

In 2016, Tom Brady's 112-game consecutive start streak ended after he was suspended.

2016: Declines Invitation to Speak at Republican Convention

In 2016, Trump had reached out to Brady to speak at the Republican National Convention, and Brady declined.

2016: Support for Donald Trump

In 2016, Trump stated that Brady told him he supported him and voted for him, however, Bündchen answered "NO!" when asked if she and Brady backed Trump.

2016: Brady Accepts Suspension

In 2016, after a series of appeals, Tom Brady announced he would give up his Deflategate fight and accept his four-game suspension for the first four regular season games of the 2016 season.

2016: Brady Returns from Suspension

In 2016, after serving his four-game suspension, Tom Brady made his season debut on October 9 against the Browns, earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week and later the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award for October.

March 2017: Partnership with Purple Carrot

In March 2017, Brady partnered with meal-kit startup Purple Carrot to offer TB12 Performance Meals.

April 2017: White House Visit Skipped

In April 2017, Brady did not join the New England Patriots in visiting Trump at the White House after their Super Bowl victory, citing "personal family matters."

May 12, 2017: Brady Announced as Madden NFL 18 Cover Athlete

On May 12, 2017, Tom Brady was announced as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 18.

September 19, 2017: Publication of The TB12 Method

On September 19, 2017, Brady's first book, The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance, was published and became a number one best-seller.

2017: Ranked First on NFL Top 100 Players

Following the 2016 season, Tom Brady was ranked first on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017, becoming the first player to be named as #1 twice since the listing began.

2017: Tom vs Time Documentary Series

In 2017, Gotham Chopra filmed Brady for a Facebook Watch documentary series entitled Tom vs Time.

2017: Rob Gronkowski adopts Brady's diet

In 2017, Rob Gronkowski, a friend and former teammate of Tom Brady, began following Brady and Alex Guerrero's plant-based diet plan.

2017: League MVP

In 2017, Tom Brady was named league MVP for the third time.

2018: Super Bowl LIII Victory

From 2016 to 2018, Tom Brady made three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, securing New England's sixth title in Super Bowl LIII.

2018: Endorsement of Helen Brady

In 2018, Brady endorsed Republican Helen Brady (no relation) for State Auditor of Massachusetts.

2018: Eighth Consecutive AFC Championship Game

In 2018, Tom Brady led the Patriots to their eighth consecutive AFC Championship Game.

August 4, 2019: Brady Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

On August 4, 2019, Tom Brady signed a two-year contract extension worth $70 million through the 2021 season, allowing him to become a free agent after the 2019 season.

2019: 17th Division Title

In 2019, Tom Brady led the Patriots to their 17th division title.

2019: Named to All-Time Team

In 2019, Tom Brady was unanimously named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

2019: End of Patriots Era

In 2019, Tom Brady's time with the New England Patriots came to an end after 20 seasons.

2019: End of Patriots Dynasty

In 2019, the Brady-Belichick era and Patriots dynasty came to an end.

March 17, 2020: Brady Announces Departure from Patriots

On March 17, 2020, Tom Brady announced he would not re-sign with the Patriots for the 2020 season, ending his 20-year tenure in New England.

March 20, 2020: Brady Signs with Buccaneers

On March 20, 2020, Tom Brady signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $50 million.

April 2020: Brady Reunited with Gronkowski

In April 2020, Tom Brady was reunited with former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski when Gronkowski came out of retirement and was traded to the Buccaneers.

April 2020: Howard Stern Interview

In an interview with Howard Stern on The Howard Stern Show in April 2020, Brady explained that Trump had reached out to him to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention, and that he declined.

December 2020: Home Purchase in Indian Creek, Florida

In December 2020, Brady and Bündchen reportedly bought a home in Indian Creek, Florida.

2020: 199 Productions Launch

In 2020, Brady launched a production company, 199 Productions.

2020: The Match Participation

In 2020, Brady participated in The Match, an exhibition and charity golf event.

2020: Joined the Buccaneers

In 2020, Tom Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and later won Super Bowl LV.

2020: Wild Card Berth

In 2020, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a wild card berth.

2020: Brady signs with Tampa Bay

In 2020, Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that had not reached the postseason since 2007 or won a playoff game since 2002. Brady's arrival helped the team end both of those droughts, culminating in a Super Bowl LV victory.

January 2021: Autograph Funding

In January 2021, Autograph announced it raised $170M in funding.

February 11, 2021: Brady to Undergo Knee Surgery

On February 11, 2021, it was revealed that Tom Brady had knee discomfort through most of the 2020 season and would require a minor arthroscopy.

March 12, 2021: Brady Signs Contract Extension with Buccaneers

On March 12, 2021, Tom Brady signed a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season with the Buccaneers.

2021: The Match Participation

In 2021, Brady participated in The Match, an exhibition and charity golf event.

2021: FTX Spokesperson

In 2021, Brady was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.

2021: Defeated All 32 Teams

In 2021, Tom Brady became one of four quarterbacks to defeat all 32 NFL teams.

2021: Brady sets season records

In 2021, Tom Brady set a new season record for completions and led the league in passing yards and touchdowns. His passing yards that year were also a career-high.

February 1, 2022: Brady Announces Retirement

On February 1, 2022, Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons.

February 2022: Florio Reveals NFL Falsified Data in Deflategate

In February 2022, sportswriter Mike Florio revealed in his book that the NFL falsified data and hid information that would have cleared Tom Brady and the Patriots of wrongdoing in the Deflategate scandal.

February 2022: Securities Act Ruling

In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.

March 13, 2022: Brady Unretires, Returns to Buccaneers

On March 13, 2022, just 40 days after announcing his retirement, Tom Brady announced he would return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season.

May 10, 2022: Fox Sports Announcer Deal

On May 10, 2022, Fox Sports announced that Brady would join the network as the lead color commentator for $375 million over 10 years, making Brady the highest paid sports commentator in history.

October 2022: Divorce Announcement

In October 2022, Brady and Bündchen announced their divorce.

November 2022: FTX Bankruptcy

In November 2022, FTX, for which Brady was a spokesperson, filed for bankruptcy.

2022: First Season with 8 or More Losses

In 2022, Brady experienced his first season with eight or more losses, marking a significant challenge in his career.

2022: The Match Participation

In 2022, Brady participated in The Match, an exhibition and charity golf event.

2022: Reiterates Disinterest in Politics

In 2022, Brady reiterated that he would avoid a political career because, "I don't think anyone's fond of politics these days."

2022: Diet Consists of Organic Food

In 2022, Brady said he prefers a diet consisting of organic food. "You've got to see the process of food being grown," he said. "If I need nutrients, I need that from soil."

2022: Relationship with Trump Mischaracterized

In 2022, Brady said that he had not spoken with Trump in "years" and that his relationship with Trump had been mischaracterized by the media.

2022: Netflix "Greatest Roasts of All Time" Announcement

In 2022, Netflix announced that Brady would be featured in a series of upcoming specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT," with Brady as the executive producer.

2022: Only Losing Season

In 2022, Tom Brady had his only losing season during his 21 seasons as the primary starter.

2022: Final Season Start Streak Ends

Tom Brady had 110 consecutive starts that ended in 2022.

February 1, 2023: Retirement Announcement

On February 1, 2023, Brady announced his retirement 'for good' on social media.

March 23, 2023: Minority Stake in Las Vegas Aces

On March 23, 2023, Brady purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA.

May 2023: Agreement to Purchase Stake in Raiders

In May 2023, Brady and his business partner, Knighthead Capital Management co-founder Tom Wagner, entered into an agreement to purchase 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders.

August 3, 2023: Minority Owner of Birmingham City

On August 3, 2023, Brady became a minority owner and chairman of a new advisory board at English club Birmingham City.

September 6, 2023: Delta Air Lines Strategic Advisor

On September 6, 2023, it was announced that Delta Air Lines had hired Brady as a strategic advisor.

September 10, 2023: Hall of Fame Induction Waived

On September 10, 2023, Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced that he would waive the traditional four-year post-retirement waiting period required for Brady's candidacy to the Patriots Hall of Fame.

2023: Autograph Layoffs

In 2023, Autograph announced layoffs for nearly a third of its workforce.

2023: Team Brady Founded

In 2023, Tom founded Team Brady, an electric boat racing team which competes in the E1 Series.

2023: Reported Losses in FTX Bankruptcy

In 2023, it was reported Tom Brady owned 1,144,861 common shares in FTX, and he and his wife lost an estimated combined value of $45 million when FTX went bankrupt.

2023: Patriots' Last Back-to-Back Super Bowl Win

Up until the 2023 season, the 2004 New England Patriots were the last NFL team to win a second straight Super Bowl.

January 2024: Merger with NoBull

In January 2024, Brady agreed to merge his health and apparel brands with NoBull and to become its second largest shareholder.

May 5, 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady Airs Live on Netflix

On May 5, 2024, The Roast of Tom Brady aired live on Netflix, drawing two million live viewers.

June 12, 2024: Patriots Hall of Fame Induction

On June 12, 2024, Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction took place at Gillette Stadium.

October 15, 2024: NFL Owners Approve Raiders Stake

On October 15, 2024, a revised agreement was unanimously approved by NFL owners, with Brady owning a 5% stake and Wagner also owning a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

2024: Broadcasting Career Begins

In 2024, Brady began his broadcasting career during the UFL Championship Game's second quarter and made his NFL on Fox debut alongside play caller Kevin Burkhardt starting with the 2024 NFL season.

2024: Team Brady Wins World Championship

In 2024, Team Brady won the world championship after winning three races.

2024: Broadcasting and Ownership

In 2024, Tom Brady became the lead color commentator for the NFL on Fox and a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

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