Tom Brady shuts down idea of returning to play for Jets: 'Next question'

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The first time Tom Brady retired, it only lasted 40 days. In February, the NFL legend retired "for good," and it seems he is sticking with his word.

When Aaron Rodgers ruptured his Achilles in just his fourth play as a New York Jet quarterback, speculation immediately began that the team could give the seven-time Super Bowl-winning Brady a call.

It's unknown if that ever happened, but if it did, he has made it seem pretty clear it's not an option.

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Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Jan. 2, 2022. (Elsa/Getty Images)

On Brady's "Let's Go!" podcast, co-host Jim Gray asked him straight up if the team called him. Hardly before Gray even finished the question, Brady wasn't having it.

"Nah, no, no, no. Next question," he said.

"You already know. I love being with you guys on Mondays, and I love what we got going."

This year was the first time the 46-year-old was not at an NFL training camp since 1999 after playing 23 professional seasons. But of course it might be tempting for the Jets to give their once arch-nemesis a call.

New York acquired Rodgers in a blockbuster deal in the offseason after the four-time MVP spent his previous 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' season ended before it had barely gotten underway. (Danielle Parhizkaran / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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However, before Rodgers even completed a pass, they were right back to where they were last