Tom Brady played 20 seasons for the New England Patriots. New England selected him in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, and he remained with the franchise from 2000 through the 2019 season.
Brady became the Patriots’ starting quarterback in 2001 after Drew Bledsoe was injured. That season, he led New England to its first Super Bowl title, beginning a partnership with head coach Bill Belichick that became one of the most successful eras in NFL history.
During his Patriots career, Brady won six Super Bowls, appeared in nine, earned 17 division titles, and led the team to 13 AFC Championship Games. He left New England as a free agent after the 2019 season and played three final seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A common mix-up is confusing Brady’s 20 seasons with the Patriots with his 23 total NFL seasons. He played 20 seasons in New England and three in Tampa Bay.