Tom Brady addressed speculation that he'll be leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season amid rumors that his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen is on the rocks.
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"I love the sport, I love the teammates, and I want to go do a great job for this team like I always have," the NFL star, 45, said in a clip from a press conference posted to the team's Instagram page on Thursday, October 20.
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His comments came after former Bucs quarterback Chris Simms suggested on NBC's Pro Football Talk Live that "some of the off-the-field stuff that's hitting home and personal stuff" could prompt Tom to retire before the final game of the 2022 season.
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"It seems like, and I don't know this, that his wife is threatening divorce or going down that road by all due accounts of what you read," Chris continued, adding, "This is a weird year where we're seeing Brady do weird crap and having personal issues."
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The California native was filmed yelling at his offensive line during the Bucs-Pittsburgh Steelers game on October 16, and during another game earlier this season, he was seen throwing a tablet on the ground.
Tom previously announced his retirement in February before changing his mind a month later and returning to Tampa Bay. He's currently playing on a one-year, $15 million contract.
His U-turn reportedly caused a rift between him and the Brazilian beauty, 42, with multiple outlets reporting that both Gisele and her husband, who've been married since 2009 and share children Benjamin, 12, and Vivian 9, have hired divorce lawyers.
Tom and his wife—who hasn't attended any of his games this season—have also stepped out recently without their wedding rings.
Earlier this month, she left a prayer emoji comment and liked a post from life coach Jay Shetty. "You can't be in a committed relationship with someone who is inconsistent with you. Read that again," the post read. In a caption he added, "Love is a daily effort. Some days it may come easier than others and that's OK, but what should always stay consistent is the respect and admiration you have for your partner's values and goals."
In an interview with Elle in September, Gisele expressed her hope that her husband would step away from football for good.
"This is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present," she said. "I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again. But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]."
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