Tom Brady just announced that he will be returning to the NFL for his 23rd season after retirement for 2 months. Brady, who will be 45 before the 2022 begins, said on Sunday that he has realized his place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. It is not now. I love my teammates and my family. They make it possible. I'm coming back for my 23rd season. There is unfinished business. Immediately after Brady confirmed the news on Feb. 1, the rumors of his return began. His comments in the weeks following made it seem as if he wasn't done for good. Brady told Jim Gray "never say never" one week later. These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm The team would leave the light on for the general manager, who said the team was in favor of a return. The Los Angeles Rams went on to win the Super Bowl after the Bucs lost to them. Brady led the league with 5,316 passing yards and 43 touchdown, and threw just 12 picks. The timing is important -- free agents can sign with new teams starting Monday afternoon. The team is looking to take another shot at the Super Bowl.