Tom Brady To Buccaneers: News, Analysis About Ex-Patriots QB’s Decision

Tom Brady woke up everyone Tuesday by announcing he wasn’t returning to the New England Patriots.

By the end of the day, reports had emerged stating Brady planned to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency.

Everyone — Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, Brady’s longtime teammates, national talking heads, etc. — seemed to chime in at some point as the news cycle churned, and NESN.com had you covered every step of the way with wall-to-wall coverage of TB12’s league-altering decision.

Tom Brady Free Agency: News, Analysis On QB’s Decision To Leave Patriots

It’s time to shift gears, though, now that we know which uniform Brady intends to wear for the 2020 season. It’s hard to imagine the Brady hysteria dying down anytime soon, especially in New England, but we have more context with which to work as both the quarterback and his former franchise turn the page after a two-decade run that included six Super Bowl titles.

NESN.com will continue to keep you informed on all things Brady throughout Wednesday and beyond, so be sure to check back with this page early and often for the latest news, reaction, rumors and analysis on what’s next for Brady, the Patriots and the NFL.

Fans, Media & Teammates React

• Tom Brady’s Instagram Activity Pretty Much Confirms He’s Joining Bucs
• Tom Brady Leaving Patriots, Joining Bucs Prompts Wild New York Tabloid Covers
• Gisele Bundchen Says Goodbye To Boston As Tom Brady Leaves Patriots
• Tom Brady, James White Share Heartfelt Exchange As QB Leaves Patriots
• Skip Bayless Pinpoints When Bridge Burned For Tom Brady, Bill Belichick
• Boston Fans Will Co-Sign David Ortiz’s Parting Message For Tom Brady
• Pedro Martinez Has Message For Tom Brady As QB Leaves Patriots
• Buffalo Mayor Cracks Joke About Tom Brady’s Patriots Departure
• Kyle Van Noy’s Got ‘Nothing But Love’ For Tom Brady In Latest Instagram

What’s Next for Patriots

• Should Patriots Draft QB With Tom Brady Now Gone?
• Adam Schefter Gives Patriots Fans Rude Awakening With Tom Brady Tweet

What’s Next for Bucs

• How Will Tom Brady Fit In With Bucs After Leaving Patriots?
• Ex-NFL QB Explains Why Bucs Are ‘Perfect Fit’ For Tom Brady

NFL-Wide Fallout

• NFL Odds: Bucs Jump Patriots On Super Bowl Lines After Tom Brady News
• NFL Rumors: Bucs Looking Into Trade For Todd Gurley To Join Tom Brady?
• NFL Rumors: Tom Brady Wants To Bring Antonio Brown With Him To Bucs
• NFL Rumors: Here’s What Eliminated Chargers From Tom Brady Sweepstakes
• NFL Rumors: More Details On Why Tom Brady Chose Bucs In Free Agency

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