Published 19:22 IST, March 17th 2020

Tom Brady announces New England Patriots exit with 'Forever a Patriot' quote

NFL legend Tom Brady in a Twitter post announced that he will leave the New England Patriots ahead of the new season, ending a 20-year association with the team

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NFL legend Tom Brady has decided to leave New England Patriots after 20 years with franchise. Arguably one of greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Brady anunced his Patriots departure on Twitter. Tom Brady's future was up in air since Patriots crashed out of playoffs last season. 

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Tom Brady leaves Patriots: Tom Brady ends 20-year association with Patriots

In a post on his official Twitter account, Tom Brady anunced that he will leave New England franchise ahead of new season. Brady, 42, is entering twilight of his career and will arguably go down as greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. In his farewell post, Brady thanked all members of Patriots throughout years and expressed his gratitude for teaching him. Brady added that Patriots helped him maximise his potential and said that he cherished every moment he spent with team. Tom Brady furr added that it was his privilege to kw members at Patriots organisation and he will always be grateful for 'team' accomplishments y achieved toger. 

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Tom Brady leaves Patriots: What next for NFL legend?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Chargers have both reportedly made a $30 million offer for Tom Brady. Las Vegas Raiders have also kept an eye on Tom Brady situation over last couple of months. Despite nearing end of his career, Brady is still one of most valuable players in NFL and interest in his services will be high. Brady is a serial winner and is a six-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP, 14-time Pro Bowler and three-time NFL MVP. Tom Brady led Patriots to 17 AFC East titles, 17 postseason berths and nine trips to Super Bowl since becoming a starter in 2001.  six-time Super Bowl champion is also second all-time in passing touchdowns (541) and second in passing yards (74,571).

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19:22 IST, March 17th 2020