Tom Brady retires: Looking back at the controversies surrounding the QB

NFL quarterback Tom Brady is retiring from American football after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl titles.

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is retiring after 22 seasons in the NFL.

He's had a career of mostly ups, but there were times when he was embroiled with alleged scandals and mishaps that have garnered nationwide attention.

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Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

In a Jan. 19, 2002, game between the Oakland Raiders and the New England Patriots,  Brady, who was the Patriots' quarterback at the time, found himself at the center of what would launch a conversation about NFL rules.

In the fourth quarter, with the Raiders leading 13-10, Brady was tackled by Raiders' cornerback Charles Woodson. Brady initially appeared to fumble the ball, which was recovered by Raiders’ linebacker Greg Biekert.

After a review by officials, it was determined that Brady had halted the passing motion and was attempting to "tuck" the ball back against his body. The ruling on the play, which was called a fumble, was overturned and ruled an incomplete pass under the rules at that time. The Patriots went on to advance into field goal range where they were successful. In overtime, the Patriots defeated the Raiders 16-13.

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.  (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

In the 2015 Deflategate scandal, Brady was accused of purposefully