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Tom Brady is going to Tampa Bay and he’s getting paid very handsomely to do so.
Early Tuesday morning, Brady shocked the NFL world when he announced that he was leaving the New England Patriots in a lengthy post on social media.
FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
LOVE YOU PATS NATION pic.twitter.com/lxSQZmnjPL
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
Apparently, the LA Chargers tried their hardest to sign Brady but he ended up choosing Tampa Bay because he feels he has a better chance to win there.
The Chargers made a serious run at Brady, but, barring a change of heart by the quarterback, the team believes it is out of the running for him.
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) March 17, 2020
More on @TomBrady to @Buccaneers: I’m told @Chargers made a late and legitimate “charge” but TB12 felt TB offered a better chance to win. And don’t be surprised if Antonio Brown is involved eventually.
— Dale Arnold (@DaleEArnold) March 17, 2020
According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Brady will get paid roughly $30 million a year to play for the Bucs.
To be clear: Former #Patriots QB Tom Brady has an agreement in principle to join the #Bucs, source said. It is believed to be roughly $30M per year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020