Tom Brady Jokes About Retiring After Flag Football Loss

The legendary quarterback says 'it's time to hang it up' after losing to influencer Logan Paul.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:43pm

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Tom Brady hinted at retirement after playing in a flag football game, joking that losing to social media star Logan Paul is a sign that it's time for him to step away from the game. Brady said he still loves football but acknowledged that he's an 'old man' at this stage of his career.

Why it matters

Brady is considered by many to be the greatest NFL player of all time, having won 7 Super Bowls over his 23-year career. His potential retirement would mark the end of an era and would leave a major void in the league.

The details

Brady played in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, competing against teams featuring social media influencers like Logan Paul. Despite still looking sharp, Brady joked that losing to Paul is a sign that 'it's time to hang it up' as an 'old man'. Brady last played in the NFL on January 16, 2023, in a playoff game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He spent the majority of his career with the New England Patriots, winning 6 Super Bowls.

  • Brady last played in the NFL on January 16, 2023.
  • He competed in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday.

The players

Tom Brady

Legendary NFL quarterback who is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time, having won 7 Super Bowls over his 23-year career, primarily with the New England Patriots.

Logan Paul

Social media influencer and YouTuber who competed against Brady in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.

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What they’re saying

“And yes, losing to Logan Paul is probably the best sign that it's time to pass the torch …. Definitely time to hang it up old man.”

— Tom Brady

The takeaway

Brady's potential retirement would mark the end of an era for the NFL, as the legendary quarterback has been a dominant force in the league for over two decades. While he was still able to showcase his skills in the flag football game, his self-deprecating joke about losing to Logan Paul suggests he may be ready to step away from the game for good.