Tom Brady wore jersey number 12 throughout his NFL career. He wore No. 12 with the New England Patriots from 2000 through 2019 and continued wearing it with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020 through 2022.
The number became closely associated with Brady during New England’s rise to dominance. Although he was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, the No. 12 jersey eventually became one of the most recognizable uniforms in professional sports. Brady’s Patriots jersey was retired by the team in 2024.
Brady’s number is sometimes confused with other famous quarterback numbers, including Joe Namath’s No. 12 and Aaron Rodgers’ No. 12. In Brady’s case, the number spans both of his NFL teams and all seven of his Super Bowl victories.