Tom Brady’s retirement, reported by @AdamSchefter — confirmed, then undone
Reported on Jan 29, 2022; Brady announced it on Feb 1 and came back 40 days later.
Leaked on 29 January 2022
On Jan 29, 2022, @AdamSchefter posted that Tom Brady was retiring after 22 seasons, citing multiple sources.
That day, Brady’s father denied it, and his agent said only Brady would announce his plans, CBS reported. Brady announced his retirement on Instagram on Feb 1, NFL.com reported.
Confirmed at the time. On March 13, 2022, Brady said he would return to the Buccaneers; CNBC noted the retirement lasted 40 days.