REPORT: Brady to Sign With Tampa Bay
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REPORT: Brady to Sign With Tampa Bay
“Tampa is the expected landing spot for Tom Brady barring anything unforeseen. There's no signing date or announcement officially set up, but Brady is expected to be a Buccaneer,” tweeted Schefter.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Bucs were going to offer Brady at least $30 million per season.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTBrady announced that he was leaving the Patriots on Tuesday morning, though he did not say where he was going.
“I don’t know what my football future holds but it is time for me to open a new stage for my life and career. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I will always love you and what we have shared," said Brady in a statement on his Facebook page.
The LA Chargers were reportedly the other team that was interested in signing Brady.
NFL free agency is set to officially begin on Wednesday, March 18 at 4 p.m.
Brady With Patriots
In 19 seasons with the Patriots, Brady played in 285 games and threw for 74,571 yards and 541 touchdowns.
He led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and nine Super Bowl appearances.
Last season, Brady threw for 4,057 yards and 24 touchdowns, but also had eight interceptions. Helping the Patriots to a 12-4 overall record.
The Patriots lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Tennessee Titans.
About The Bucs
The Buccaneers have had two winning seasons in their last ten years and haven’t made the playoffs since 2007.
They haven’t won a playoff game since 2003.
Tampa Bay is coached by Bruce Arians, while the offense is coached by former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich.
Tampa is loaded on offense with receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, as well as, tight ends O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate.