NFL: Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after winning Super Bowl 55 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa. (AP FILE)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after winning Super Bowl 55 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa. (AP FILE)

TAMPA — Tom Brady, the most successful quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year career.

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