Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady officially announces retirement from NFL

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1541 GMT (2341 HKT) February 1, 2022

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(CNN)Seven-time Super Bowl championTom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.

The 44-year-old, arguably the greatest NFL quarterback of all time, announced the news on social media.«I have always believed the sport of football is an 'all-in' proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn't there, you won't succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game,» he said. «There is a physical, mental and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these