Tom Brady appears to snub Patriots in initial retirement statement

Tom Brady makes retirement official Sportscaster Jim Gray joins 'America's Newsroom' to reflect on the career of Tom Brady what's next for the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

Tom Brady appeared to leave the New England Patriots out of his initial statement announcing he was going to walk away from the NFL after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl titles.

Brady spent most of his 22 seasons with New England. He was drafted by the Patriots with the 199th pick of the 2000 draft and, after replacing Drew Bledsoe as the starter in 2001, led the team to six Super Bowl titles.

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But in his lengthy statement, Brady failed to mention the Patriots at all.

Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick during warmups before the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 21, 2018, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

"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. 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 past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life.

"This is difficult for me to write but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.

"I’ve done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions. And I am so proud of what we have achieved. My teammates,