Getty Tom Brady and the Patriots haven't spoken candidly enough, and that could lead to the end of a 20-year relationship.
After 20 years in Foxborough, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is taking his talents elsewhere. The 42-year-old announced the news Tuesday morning, complimenting the franchise, teammates, fans and of course head coach Bill Belichick in the process.
FOREVER A PATRIOT
A portion of the future Hall-of-Famer statement reads: “Although my football journey will take place elsewhere, I appreciate everything that we have achieved am grateful for our incredible TEAM accomplishments. I have been privileged to have the opportunity to know each and everyone of you and to have the memories we created together.”
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Belichick both released a statement of his own on behalf of the organization, saying he “loves Tom like a son and I always will.”
Statements from #Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and Head Coach Bill Belichick on Tom Brady’s Patriots career: t.co/DFmmbzAIdo
NFL Players React to Brady’s Revelation
As when most news hits social media, there was no shortage of Twitter reactions by players Brady has either played with, against or have simply admired the former Michigan Wolverine from afar.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu tweeted his thoughts on where Brady will end up next year, and it’s in the same division as the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Brady to Chargers
Meanwhile, Chad “Ocho Cinco” Johnson predicted a Brady-Antonio Brown reunion next season.
Check out some of the other reactions from players, fans and NFL Twitter below.
“I would like to see him as a Cowboy.”
– Vince Wilfork @nflnetwork, asked where HE wants to see Tom Brady go.
Practice against Tom Brady everyday was like playing on the 92’ Dream Team. He brought that much intensity to the practice field. Which ever team he lands I’m sure he will continue his legacy of playing a great brand of football. #TB12
Brady just left Boston on St. Paddy’s day and i believe that’s a hate crime.
I don’t like Tom Brady leaving. It’s gives me Joe Montana Vibes. It can only be right to me if he goes to San Fran. That would be dope!
Good morning patriots fans lol #KeepPounding
I guess all good things to truly come to an end! What an era for TB12 in New England! You can only grow but so much in the same soil👊🏾
My feelings regarding Tom Brady announcing him leaving the #Patriots
The AFC’s new undisputed king 👑
Patriots: “We winning the Super Bowl this year!”
Tom Brady:
Wide receiver Julian Edelman was on the minds of others, considering the former Super Bowl MVP boldly claimed in February Brady would be back at Gillette Stadium in August.
Brady telling Edelman he’s leaving the Pats
Tom Brady trying to explain his decision to Edelman
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Eventually, Brady’s former teammate and lifelong friend broke his silence in a series of photos of the two, simply captioning his Instagram post “Family.”
It’s the end of an era, indeed.