Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to re-sign with the team one day so he can officially end his storied career with the franchise that drafted him 23 years ago.
“We’re going to do everything we can to get him back, get him to sign as a Patriot,” Kraft said in an interview with CNN on Thursday.
Brady, considered the greatest quarterback in National Football League history, announced his retirement Wednesday after 23 seasons. He previously said he would retire last year, but went on to play one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This time, Brady said in a video posted to Twitter that his retirement will be “forever.” The seven-time Super Bowl champion is coming off the first losing season of his record-breaking career.
“Not only do I want it, but our fans are clamoring for it,” Kraft said. “For us, he has always been and always will be a patriot.
A representative for Brady did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Brady, 45, began his NFL career in 2000 as a sixth-round draft pick with the Patriots. He ended up leading them to six Super Bowl titles while playing for them until 2019. He left for the Buccaneers in 2020 and won a seventh title.
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