Tom Brady, the only NFL quarterback to win six Super Bowls, is headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The deal, which had been expected to be completed since reports leaked Tuesday, is a multi-year contract with the 42-year-old quarterback, according to a statement released by the Buccaneers.
“I’ve known Tom since we drafted him in New England 20 years ago and through this process it became very clear that his desire to be a champion burns as strong today as it ever has,” said Jason Licht, Tampa Bay’s general manager. “He possesses the type of rare natural leadership qualities that will immediately impact our entire organization.