When was the last time you heard a top 10 NFL list and Tom Brady wasn’t in it? I mean, Brady gave us one of the best comebacks—not just in the NFL, but arguably in any sport out there. Oh, come on, don’t you remember Super Bowl LI? The Falcons dominated the Patriots with a 28-3 lead. And guess what? The game ended 34-28, and that was the day he became The Tom Brady. If that’s not enough for y’all, he is the only player in NFL history with seven Super Bowl rings. I know, right? The GOAT for a reason. Isn’t it such an Oscar-winning script? A guy who almost went undrafted became the most feared name on the gridiron. Well, blessed are the ones who got to play alongside him.
Yes, there’s no denying that he didn’t just break records—he built an empire stacked with Benjamins. But like people say, it can get lonely at the top. And if a few insecurities crept in, it was only natural. Tristan Wirfs, who spent solid time with Brady in Tampa Bay and even won a Super Bowl alongside him, shared something interesting on the topic. In a recent episode of The Pivot podcast, Wirfs said, “He was 22 years older than me. I was like, ‘You were born like a year or two after my mom, Tom.’ And he’s like, ‘Shut up. Don’t tell me that.”
Just because Tom has a little insecurity about growing old, is that really a bad thing? If anything, it only makes him more relatable to fans all over the globe. Plus, how can a guy be considered old if he’s still cracking jokes, right? Tristan Wirfs further expressed this side of Brady, saying, “I know there’s a side of Tom that nobody gets. Everyone sees the competitor he is, the player on Sundays, but nobody sees that he tells dad jokes—like, yeah, like a mother. And I was like, ‘Dude, I think that’s not funny.’ But he always got a kick out of it.” It’s almost like beneath all the championships and records, he’s just a regular guy who loves a good (or dad) joke—guess that’s part of what makes him timeless.
But hey, it’s not like Tristan was trying to bring him down or anything—obviously not. In fact, he made sure to show his admiration, saying, “Tom’s an all-time guy, like I love him to death.” His words clearly show that Brady wasn’t just getting respect and love from fans outside the field but also from his own teammates. Maybe that’s a big part of why he was able to reach the heights he did. Some guys just have that aura, and Brady? He’s definitely one of them. And maybe that’s also why he’s built an eye-popping net worth that keeps growing even after retirement.
How’s the money looking for Tom Brady after retirement?
Have you seen the Joker sliding off a mountain of cash? Imagine Tom Brady doing that—because, honestly, he’s got way too much money. And to think, it all started from scratch. From a sixth-round draft pick to the greatest quarterback of all time, Brady pocketed over $530 million from his NFL contracts and endorsements. His playing days saw him take team-friendly deals, but make no mistake—his off-field ventures kept his bank account stacked. Every Super Bowl win, every MVP trophy, and every TB12 endorsement padded his fortune, setting him up for life after football.
But the money shower didn’t just stop after football. Brady made sure his second act would be just as lucrative, if not more. He secured a record-breaking $375 million deal with Fox Sports, ensuring his presence in the NFL world long after hanging up his cleats. While he took a gap year before stepping into the broadcast booth, Brady is now fully committed to becoming Fox’s lead analyst. But that’s not the only massive deal he’s working on—he recently made headlines for his bold $50 million bid to own a stake in the Birmingham Phoenix, a franchise in England’s The Hundred cricket league.
This move signals Brady’s growing interest in expanding his sports empire beyond American football. His investment in cricket follows his stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders and Major League Pickleball, showing he’s all-in on global sports ownership. The $50 million bid is one of the biggest financial plays by a former NFL player in international sports, positioning Brady as more than just a legendary quarterback—he’s becoming a powerhouse businessman. From the NFL field to the commentary booth to cricket ownership, Brady’s bank account just keeps getting bigger.
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