Tom Brady retires after 23 years of excellence

Patriots QB Tom Brady throwing during the 20-12 Lions loss on Thanksgiving day at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 28, 2002.

University of Michigan graduate and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, hugs tight end Daniel Graham after the Patriots defeated the Eagles by the score of 24–21 on February 6, 2005 in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida.

Quarterback Tom Brady of the Michigan Wolverines looks for a receiver against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio in November 21, 1998. The Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines 31-16

Michigan QB Tom Brady throws a pass during a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 22, 1998 at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The Buckeyes won the game 31-16.

Lions Corey Williams yanks down Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but the play is called off due to a Lions penalty, in the fourth quarter of the 45-24 New England victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 25, 2010.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up the championship trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 to win Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 6. 2005.

Tom Brady of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the Outback Bowl game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Alabama won the game 17-14. Brady would later lead the Wolverines to victory over Alabama in the Orange Bowl.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018.

Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (right) celebrate with Mickey Mouse in the Super Bowl victory parade in the Magic Kingdom on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady listens to a call in the 3rd quarter of the Lions 28-21 loss at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on December 30, 2006.

Lions Jason Jones, left, gets a piece of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's jersey, forcing him down, for the second sack of the game for Jones, in the 40-9 Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit on Aug. 22, 2013.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks to pass before Lions defenders close in on him in the first quarter of the 40-9 Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit on Aug. 22, 2013.

Lions Jason Jones sacks Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, one of two sacks for Jones, in the 2nd quarter of the 40-9 Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit on Aug. 22, 2013.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws long down field in the third quarter of the 34-9 New England victory at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on November 23, 2014.

Former UM quarterback Tom Brady, honorary captain for the game, heads down to the field before the University of Michigan vs. Colorado University game at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 17, 2016.

Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady passes the ball during pre-game before the Wolverines' game against Colorado University at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 17, 2016.

Former Michigan and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh hang out together on the field during warmups before the Colorado, Michigan game at Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor, September 17, 2016.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford meet on the field after the 30-28 New England victory in Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 2017.

Patriot quarterback Tom Brady leads his team onto the field before the game against the Lions, in Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 2017.

Patriots' Tom Brady is sacked by Lions' Eli Harold in the 4th quarter of the 26-10 Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 2018.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Lions head coach Matt Patricia joke around with Patricia's kids after the combined practice at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 5, 2019.

Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford chats with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady after the combined practice at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 5, 2019.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hugs former teammate Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola as the players make their way onto the field for a combined practice at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 5, 2019.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives by bus to the Lions Allen Park training facility for a combined practice at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 5, 2019.

Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady, former MSU quarterback Brian Hoyer and former University of Michigan defensive end Chase Winovich, all now with the Patriots, chat on the hill after the Patriots, Lions joint practice at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 6, 2019.

Patriots starting quarterback Tom Brady didn't see the field tonight but seemed to be enjoying himself on the bench just fine at a preseason game at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 2019.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, neither of which played in the first preseason game, greet each other after the 33-3 New England victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 2019.

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws over the Lions defense in the second quarter of the 47-7 Tampa Bay victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 26, 2020.

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and Lions running back Adrian Peterson leave the field after the 47-7 Tampa Bay victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 26, 2020.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks downfield for a receiver during their AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 in Pittsburgh. The Patriots take on the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 in New Orleans.

New England Patriots' J.R. Redmond (21) pulls down a pass from Tom Brady (12) during the final drive against the St. Louis Rams during Super Bowl XXXVI, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The completion helped set up the winning 48-yard field goal by Adam Vinatieri with no time left.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks with Terry Bradshaw, left, after being name MVP of the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17.

New England Patriots quarterback and Super Bowl XXXVI Most Valuable Player Tom Brady speaks to reporters Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, in New Orleans, one day after the Patriots upset the heavily favored St. Louis Rams 20-17.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass in this Nov. 15, 2004 photo in Foxboro, Mass.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady looks for an open receiver against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004 in Foxboro, Mass. Brady, who has led the New England Patriots to two Super Bowl titles in three years, was named Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004 as sportsman of the year by Sporting News.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is congratulated by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb after the Patriots won 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady video tapes the crowd during the Super Bowl victory parade in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005. The Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX on Sunday, Feb. 6.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in the closing seconds of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004, a game widely considered one of the best Super Bowls. Brady was named MVP for the second time in three years after completing a record 32 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns. Kicker Adam Vinatieri again kicked the winning field goal in the final seconds, as he had two years earlier.

In this Feb. 1, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. Brady grew from a sixth-round draft choice into one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hears Brady's appeal of a four-game suspension for using deflated footballs in the AFC championship game. How will that affect Brady's legacy?

In this Feb. 6, 2005, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy over coach Bill Belichick and team owner Robert Kraft, right, after they beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21, in Super Bowl 39 in Jacksonville, Fla. A Patriots victory in Super Bowl 51 on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, would give Brady his fifth Super Bowl ring, and put him one notch ahead of Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the most ever for a quarterback. But Brady is already the greatest QB to play the game, in part because of these 2 stats: Seven Super Bowl appearances and 22 playoff wins, both records that will be difficult for anyone else to catch.

In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in the NFL Super Bowl 49 football game in Glendale, Ariz. A Patriots victory in Super Bowl 51 on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, would give Brady his fifth Super Bowl ring, and put him one notch ahead of Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the most ever for a quarterback. But Brady is already the greatest QB to play the game, in part because of these 2 stats: Seven Super Bowl appearances and 22 playoff wins, both records that will be difficult for anyone else to catch.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hoists the Super Bowl trophy beside Jimmy Garoppolo, left, during a parade Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Boston to celebrate their 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday's NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston.

In this Feb. 7, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds a Super Bowl trophy, beside others the team previously had won, during a rally in Boston to celebrate the team's 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. A new book and a movie are in the works about Brady and the suspension he overcame to earn an unprecedented fifth Super Bowl ring.

In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 in Houston. Tom Brady's missing jersey from the Super Bowl has been found in the possession of a member of the international media. The NFL said in a statement Monday, March 20, 2017 that his jersey was found through the "cooperation of the NFL and New England Patriots' security teams, the FBI and other law enforcement authorities."

At left, in a Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Foxborough, Mass. At right, in a Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Houston. Winning a fifth NFL championship ring and a fourth Super Bowl MVP at the age of 39, the New England Patriots quarterback has shown no signs of aging even as he gets older. He’ll turn 40 on Aug. 3, and fans usually celebrate by singing “Happy Birthday” to him during training camp.

In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as St. Louis Rams' Jeff Zgonina (90) and Adam Archuleta (31) rush during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Patriots are 5-2 in Super Bowls with Tom Brady. So when folks wonder why the spread against Philadelphia is between 5 and 6 points, they should consider that the total difference in scoring in those seven games is 12 points: Patriots 169, opponents 157.

In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots are 5-2 in Super Bowls with Tom Brady. So when folks wonder why the spread against Philadelphia is between 5 and 6 points, they should consider that the total difference in scoring in those seven games is 12 points: Patriots 169, opponents 157.

In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. The NFL’s inexorable trend of going younger and cheaper does not bypass the best in the league. No team does it with quite the high-profile zeal as the Patriots, who have collected five Super Bowl titles since 2002, and will be going for No. 6 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, against the Rams.

In this Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta. Mention the NFL draft, and the debate begins immediately. Who’s the best player ever taken at No. 1 overall or the top player ever taken in a late round?

New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) and Julian Edelman (11) wait for play to resume while playing the Los Angeles Rams during the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3.

In this Feb. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald (99) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta. The Rams, the defending NFC champions, with an offense teeming with talent and defense led by incomparable star tackle Donald, will visit Cleveland in the Browns’ first nationally televised Sunday night game in 11 years.

In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans. A pair of Super Bowl winning teams that launched dynasties in San Francisco and New England highlighted the list of the NFL's greatest teams, numbers 31-100. The Patriots won a surprise title in 2001 after the untested Brady took over from the injured Drew Bledsoe early in the season. New England needed a favorable ruling and dramatic kick by Adam Vinatieri to win the "Tuck Rule" game against Oakland, won at Pittsburgh in the AFC championship game and slowed down the dynamic Rams offense for the franchise's first title. That team ranked 51st.

This Feb. 1, 2004 file photo shows New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick embracing after defeating the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. Belichick became Patriots head coach in 2000 and drafted a skinny quarterback from Michigan with the 199th pick. The following season, the pair begin their run as the greatest quarterback-coach duo in NFL history by winning the first of their half dozen Super Bowls together.

In this Feb. 1, 2015 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Ariz. Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, appears poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020, on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England.

In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass. Brady's .774 regular season winning percentage ranks first in the Super Bowl era among quarterbacks with at least 50 starts. With 249 victories overall, including playoffs, he’s won almost as many games in two decades as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won (273) in the franchise's 44-season history.

In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. Brady's journey to each of his nine Super Bowls with the New England Patriots will be the subject of an ESPN series released in 2021. Entitled, The Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, the nine-episode series will include a look from Brady's perspective at the six NFL titles and three Super Bowl defeats he was a part of.

In this Feb. 1, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Rob Gronkowski celebrate after they defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game in Glendale, Ariz. Gronkowski is one of 218 players to appear in a Super Bowl as Brady's teammate, a number that will grow by more than 40 this week when Brady makes his record 10th trip to to the title game.

President Joe Biden listens to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speak during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, where the president honored the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their Super Bowl LV victory.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Sometimes, the abdicating king, or the deposed one, returns to his kingdom. It happens often enough in the NFL, yet rarely is as newsworthy as Tom Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, going back to New England. He'll do that on Sunday night eight months after taking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the top.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 7, 2021. Brady's seventh Super Bowl title, at 43 no less, was one of the best moments of 2021, when a continuing pandemic could not dim the brightest of stars of the sports world. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl.

In this Feb. 7, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the team's NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN. ESPN reported Brady's retirement on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, citing unidentified sources.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game, in Houston, Feb. 5, 2017. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN. ESPN reported Brady's retirement on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, citing unidentified sources.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Patriots won 28-24. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, according to ESPN. ESPN reported Brady's retirement on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, citing unidentified sources.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds his daughter, Vivian, after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter account said Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter account said Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter account said Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski embrace after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter account said Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. Brady is retiring from the NFL after an unprecedented career in which he won seven Super Bowls and set numerous passing records, his company's Twitter account said Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022.

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots calls a play during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots calls a play during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tom Brady #12 jerseys on sale at the New England Patriots Pro Shop at Gillette Stadium on March 17, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Brady announced he will leave the New England Patriots after 20 years with the team to enter free agency.

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hugs New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before the game between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts during the second half of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.

Michigan freshman Peter Wynn of San Francisco, California wears a 'Free Brady' t-shirt. Former Michigan QB Tom Brady was an honorary captain for a home game against Colorado at the Big House in Ann Arbor, while serving a four-game suspension for the "DeflateGate" deflated football controversy. Fourth-ranked Michigan defeated Colorado 45-28 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves federal court, in New York on Aug. 31, 2015 regarding his four game suspension for using slightly deflated footballs in NFL games.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up the game ball after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. Brady's four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game last season has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The league announced the decision Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

Michigan quarterback Tom Brady runs the ball during the 1999 Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 1999 in Orlando, Florida. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 45 - 31.

Michigan quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during his playing days in Ann Arbor.

Michigan QB Tom Brady huddles with the offense during a game against Purdue on October 2, 1999 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines won the game 38 - 12.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady greets Lloyd Carr, his coach during his playing days at the University of Michigan, before plying the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Cleveland.

Tom Brady, former Michigan Wolverine and current NFL quarterback, talks with Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines during the Michigan Signing of the Stars event at Hill Auditorium on February 3, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.