#26: Retired, Un-Retired, Then Retired Again

In February 2022, Tom Brady shocked the sports world by announcing his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins. Fans and analysts believed his legendary career had finally come to an end.

However, 40 days later, Brady reversed his decision, stating he had “unfinished business” and returned to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022. The season was disappointing, with the team finishing 8-9 and losing in the playoffs. On February 1, 2023, exactly one year after his first retirement, Brady officially retired “for good,” ending his 23-year career.