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It seems it took Tom Brady some time to before he was ready to put his retirement announcement out into the public.
The video he dropped on Wednesday morning was filmed at least a day before he put it on social media, although he apparently told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of his final decision at 6am on Wednesday morning - around two hours before posting his video to the world.
That's according to ESPN and NFL Network, who claim sources close to Brady say he filmed his retirement announcement video 'a while ago.' Furthermore, the Boston Globe says Brady told his parents a week ago that he would retire.
They quoted his father, Tom Brady Snr, as saying: 'We're not shocked by any means. He has played football for 32 years out of his 45, living his dream for three-fourths of his life. It's been a wonderful ride. He's very secure in his decision.'
NFL Network's Peter Schrager also tweeted on Wednesday: 'Per sources close to Brady, the video posted this AM was filmed prior to this morning. Kept this one awfully quiet.'
Tom Brady's retirement announcement was reportedly recorded ' a while ago' per NFL Network
Just last night, Brady was seen in Los Angeles at the premiere of the movie '80 for Brady'
Brady ran off the field for one final time just weeks ago - following a loss to the Dallas Cowboys
Schrager expanded on the news on Wednesday's episode of 'Good Morning Football.'
'That was filmed a while ago,' Schrager said on the show. 'He was at an L.A. premiere Tuesday night, doing the movie premiere [for '80 for Brady'].
'The sun is not up in L.A. as you see there. So that is a taping, that means he has known this and has kept this quiet for at least 48 hours.'
Brady posted the video announcing his retirement early Wednesday, saying: 'Good morning guys. I'll get to the point right away. I'm retiring, for good.
'I know the process was a pretty big deal last time so when I woke up this morning I figured I'd just press record and let you guys know first.'
'It won't be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay and I used mine up last year, so... really, thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me.
'My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. I could go over forever, there's too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn't change a thing. Love you all.'
Brady's final season ended when him and the Buccaneers were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in the NFL Wild Card
