Nostalgia or a hint at what’s next?
Tom Brady turns 48 and drops a message that shakes the NFL: end of the road, or the start of something else?
On his big day, Bleacher Report shared a set of stats that read more like science fiction than sports. The most talked-about figure? Tom Brady threw more touchdowns and gained more yards in his 40s than in his 20s.
He also holds more Super Bowl rings (7) than any single NFL franchise. His career lasted so long that players were drafted, retired, and inducted into the Hall of Fame while he was still active.
Tom Brady on his insane NFL career: “The journey not the destination!” pic.twitter.com/fPI4dEN1r8
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Numbers from another planet
It was also noted that Brady played in 17% of all Super Bowls in NFL history, a number that seems impossible in any other sport.
To top it off, he was never mathematically eliminated from playoff contention in any season he played. That stat alone perfectly captures his competitive mindset.
A legacy that doesn’t slow down, even off the field
Though officially retired, Tom Brady doesn’t seem ready to fully step out of the spotlight. His Instagram post wasn’t just a birthday reflection.
To many, it was a reminder that his influence goes beyond numbers. To others, a subtle hint that he could return in some capacity within the sport.
Fans were quick to react: “There’ll never be another Brady,” “The real GOAT,” “A human being who redefined football.”
And if Tom Brady taught us anything over the years, it’s this: never count out No. 12.
