Tom Brady Reacts To Bill Belichick S Departure From The Patriots

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 13, 2025, 8:11 AM

tom brady reacts to bill belichick s departure from the patriots

An "incredibly grateful" Tom Brady is paying tribute to his New England Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, following the news that Belichick's remarkable run with the franchise has come to an end. Belichick, 71, and the Patriots have parted ways after 24 seasons in which they won a record six Super Bowls. Brady, considered the greatest quarterback of all time, was the centerpiece of those championship teams. The two will forever be linked, as the Patriots also won 30 playoff games, 17 AFC East titles and reached the Super Bowl nine times during their run together. Brady on Jan. 11 posted a photo on Instagram of himself with Belichick on the field, writing that he is "incredibly grateful to have played for the best coach in the history of the NFL."

"He was a great leader for the organization, and for all of the players who played for him. We accomplished some amazing things over a long period of time, many of which will be hard to replicate," Brady, who retired for good in 2023 after three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,... Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Tom Brady broke his silence on Bill Belichick’s departure from the New England Patriots on Thursday with an emotional social media post praising him as a leader and "the best coach in the history... The legendary quarterback said he was "grateful" to have played under Belichick for 20 years.

The two won six Super Bowl championships together and forever changed the trajectory of the NFL. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hugs head coach Bill Belichick after winning the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Jan. 21, 2018. (Boston Herald via Getty Images) Tom Brady admitted that his exit from the New England Patriots was sparked by a “tension” with then-head coach Bill Belichick.

Brady, 47, who played quarterback for the Patriots under Belichick’s leadership from 2000 to 2019, detailed the pair’s dynamic in the Monday, March 24, edition of his weekly 199 newsletter. “The reality was, after twenty years together, a natural tension had developed between where Coach Belichick and I were headed in our careers, and where the Patriots were moving as a franchise,” Brady wrote. “It was the kind of tension that could only be resolved by some kind of split or one of us reassessing our priorities.” The revelation came after Brady confirmed in the February 2024 documentary, The Dynasty, that having Belichick, 72, as his coach would fail to entice him back for a 21st season with the Patriots. Tom Brady Calls Bill Belichick the ‘Best Coach in the History of the NFL’ After His Patriots Exit Tom Brady has peeled back the curtain on his exit from the New England Patriots.

The legendary quarterback-turned-broadcaster wrote about his experience with free agency on his website and cited a "natural tension" with head coach Bill Belichick as what spurred his move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in... "For me, it was a creeping decision that lived passively in the back of mind for 2-3 years until March of 2020 when a whirlwind of a few days made me realize that a... "The reality was, after twenty years together, a natural tension had developed between where Coach Belichick and I were headed in our careers, and where the Patriots were moving as a franchise. It was the kind of tension that could only be resolved by some kind of split or one of us reassessing our priorities." Then 43, Brady would go on to play his final three seasons with the Bucs, winning Super Bowl LIV after the 2020 season, a year in which he also won his third NFL Most... "Having a defined set of personal priorities protects you against impulsivity, emotionality, and short-sightedness," Brady wrote of his decision.

"Priorities are the rudder on your ship as you navigate the uncertain waters of life-changing decisions. Without them, you’re just as likely to drift aimlessly out to sea as you are to be smashed against the rocks or driven into waters you had no intention of ever visiting." "It was the kind of tension that could only be resolved by some kind of split or one of us reassessing our priorities," Brady said Tom Brady shared new insight into his longtime relationship with Bill Belichick. In his weekly newsletter, Brady, 47, reflected on his departure from the New England Patriots in 2020 and how it affected his relationship with former coach Belichick, 72. "I was only involved in free agency once, at the tail-end of my career, when free agency means something very different than it does for a backup coming off a disappointing season or a...

"For me, it was a creeping decision that lived passively in the back of mind for 2-3 years until March of 2020 when a whirlwind of a few days made me realize that a...

Tom Brady Reacts To Bill Belichick S Departure From The Patriots

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