Tom Bradywill be leading theNew England Patriotsfor at least three more seasons.The six-timeSuper Bowlchampion quarterback, 42, is set to play with his team through the 2021-2022 season, according toa report from NFL.com.In the deal, Brady will reportedly make an additional $70 million: $23 million for the 2019 season (an $8 million raise), then $30 million in 2020 and $32 million in 2021.ESPN.comreports that the athlete’s salary for 2019 will tie him withNew Orleans SaintsquarterbackDrew Breesas the sixth-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, and comes after Brady was set to become a free agent following the upcoming season.A rep for the Patriots did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Jim Rogash/GettyDespite wifeGisele Bündchen‘s teasing about not having “been very successful”at getting her husband to retire, Brady — who has been the Patriots’ quarterback for his entire professional career, since the 2000 season — has insisted he’s not quite ready to take off his helmet yet.“I’ve said that for a long time,” Brady toldESPNin January of his “zero” percent chance of retiring, ahead of his sixth Super Bowl victory. “I feel like I’m asked that a lot, and I feel like I repeat the same answer. But no one believes me.”Kevin C. Cox/Getty“I’ve set a goal for myself at 45,” he continued. “Like I’ve said before, it’s very hard to make it that far. I know how hard it was this year and the commitment it takes, and hopefully, I’ve learned from some of the things that happened this year to be better next year. But every year is tough.”When it comes to retirement, Brady saidhe’ll know when the time is right— and that time isn’t now. “I’m gonna feel like, ‘Okay, I’ve had enough,’ ” he told the outlet. “I don’t quite feel like that yet.”Tom Brady/InstagramRELATED VIDEO: Gisele Bündchen Says She Hasn’t “Been Very Successful” in Getting HusbandTom Bradyto RetireAnd 45 is almost a full three years away, considering the football star and father of three recently celebrated his 42nd birthday just this past weekend.In honor of his big day on Saturday, Bündchen, 39,shared a heartfelt tribute toher husband of 10 years, posting a snapshot of the couple smiling together while wearing bathing suits, as well as another photo of Brady sharing a tender moment with his three children.“Happy birthday love of my lifeeey!” the supermodelcaptioned her sweet post. “Life is so much better because we can share it with you! Thank you for being our rock, and the avocado to my toast ! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”The NFL legend and Bündchen have two children together — daughterVivian Lake, 6½, and sonBenjamin Rein, 9½ — while Brady also shares 11-year-old sonJohn Edward “Jack” Thomaswith exBridget Moynahan.
Tom Bradywill be leading theNew England Patriotsfor at least three more seasons.
The six-timeSuper Bowlchampion quarterback, 42, is set to play with his team through the 2021-2022 season, according toa report from NFL.com.
In the deal, Brady will reportedly make an additional $70 million: $23 million for the 2019 season (an $8 million raise), then $30 million in 2020 and $32 million in 2021.
ESPN.comreports that the athlete’s salary for 2019 will tie him withNew Orleans SaintsquarterbackDrew Breesas the sixth-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, and comes after Brady was set to become a free agent following the upcoming season.
A rep for the Patriots did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Jim Rogash/Getty
Despite wifeGisele Bündchen‘s teasing about not having “been very successful”at getting her husband to retire, Brady — who has been the Patriots’ quarterback for his entire professional career, since the 2000 season — has insisted he’s not quite ready to take off his helmet yet.
“I’ve said that for a long time,” Brady toldESPNin January of his “zero” percent chance of retiring, ahead of his sixth Super Bowl victory. “I feel like I’m asked that a lot, and I feel like I repeat the same answer. But no one believes me.”
Kevin C. Cox/Getty
“I’ve set a goal for myself at 45,” he continued. “Like I’ve said before, it’s very hard to make it that far. I know how hard it was this year and the commitment it takes, and hopefully, I’ve learned from some of the things that happened this year to be better next year. But every year is tough.”
When it comes to retirement, Brady saidhe’ll know when the time is right— and that time isn’t now. “I’m gonna feel like, ‘Okay, I’ve had enough,’ ” he told the outlet. “I don’t quite feel like that yet.”
Tom Brady/Instagram
RELATED VIDEO: Gisele Bündchen Says She Hasn’t “Been Very Successful” in Getting HusbandTom Bradyto Retire
And 45 is almost a full three years away, considering the football star and father of three recently celebrated his 42nd birthday just this past weekend.
In honor of his big day on Saturday, Bündchen, 39,shared a heartfelt tribute toher husband of 10 years, posting a snapshot of the couple smiling together while wearing bathing suits, as well as another photo of Brady sharing a tender moment with his three children.
“Happy birthday love of my lifeeey!” the supermodelcaptioned her sweet post. “Life is so much better because we can share it with you! Thank you for being our rock, and the avocado to my toast ! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
The NFL legend and Bündchen have two children together — daughterVivian Lake, 6½, and sonBenjamin Rein, 9½ — while Brady also shares 11-year-old sonJohn Edward “Jack” Thomaswith exBridget Moynahan.
source: people.com
