Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Thursday during an appearance on CNN that he’d like to bring Brady back to New England to officially retire as a member of the franchise with which he won six Super Bowls and helped transform into an NFL powerhouse.
“I’d do it tomorrow. … Not only do I want it, our fans are clamoring for it,” Kraft said. “To us, he always has been and always will be a Patriot, and we will be bringing him back.
“I don’t want to make a commitment for him, but we will do everything in our power to bring him back, have him sign off as a Patriot and find ways to honor him for many years to come, because he did so much to bring life and good cheer to our community and he’s a beloved figure and he’s earned the respect and love that people feel for him like no other athlete in our town, and we’ve had some great ones.”
“Tom Brady was the ultimate winner. He entered the NFL with little to no fanfare and leaves as the most successful player in league history.”
Bill Belichick on @TomBrady‘s retirement: https://t.co/TZDa1afDic
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2023
“No player in NFL history has done it as well for as long as Tom Brady. He is the fiercest competitor I have ever known and the ultimate champion.”
Robert Kraft on @TomBrady’s retirement: https://t.co/TZDa1afDic
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2023