Tom Brady retired as the most decorated quarterback in NFL history, and more than three years later, people are still searching for the specifics: exactly how old he was when he walked away, what his real career numbers add up to, how tall he actually is, and what his current tie to the Las Vegas Raiders means. Here’s a direct, fact-checked answer to each.
| Full name | Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. |
| Born | August 3, 1977 (age 49) |
| Height | Listed at 6′4″ (193 cm) |
| Teams | New England Patriots (2000–2019), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022) |
| Retirement | February 2023, at age 45 |
| Career passing yards | 89,214 (NFL record) |
| Career passing touchdowns | 649 (NFL record) |
| Super Bowls | 10 appearances, 7 wins (both NFL records) |
| Raiders role | Minority owner (10% stake, approved 2024) |
How Old Was Tom Brady When He Retired?
Tom Brady was 45 years old when he retired from the NFL for good in February 2023, closing out a 23-season career that started with the New England Patriots in 2000 and ended with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was technically his second retirement: he first announced he was stepping away in February 2022, then reversed that decision just 40 days later and played one more season in Tampa Bay before retiring again the following year, this time saying it was for good.
What Are Tom Brady’s Career Stats?
Brady finished his career holding nearly every major NFL passing record. He threw for 89,214 yards and 649 touchdowns, both the most of any quarterback in league history, against 212 interceptions and a 64.3% completion rate. As a starter, he went 251-79 in the regular season, also an NFL record for wins. He reached the Super Bowl ten times, more than any other player, and won seven of them, six with the Patriots and one with the Buccaneers. He was named NFL MVP three times, in 2007, 2010 and 2017.
Those numbers are why Brady is widely referred to as the greatest quarterback of all time, a label that isn’t really in dispute given how far ahead of the next-closest passer he sits in yards, touchdowns and championships.
How Tall Is Tom Brady?
Brady’s official listed height throughout his playing career was 6′4″ (193 cm), the figure used on every team roster and NFL record book. Independent height-tracking sites that measure athletes against known reference points, such as CelebHeights, have estimated his actual height slightly lower, closer to 6′3.5″ (192 cm). The difference is small enough that it falls within the normal margin for how NFL rosters round listed heights, so there’s no real mystery here: Brady is right around 6′4″, give or take half an inch depending on the source.
Does Tom Brady Own Part of the Raiders?
Yes. Brady and private equity investor Tom Wagner paid roughly $220 million for a combined 10% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a deal first reported in 2023 and formally approved by NFL owners in October 2024. Brady did not buy his way onto the field; this is a minority ownership and investment role, not a playing or coaching position, and he has no on-field involvement with the team. Within about a year of the deal closing, reports valued Brady’s half of the stake at roughly $335 million, reflecting how much the Raiders’ overall franchise value had climbed since the purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Tom Brady play for the Raiders?
No. Brady never played for the Las Vegas Raiders. His only connection to the team is as a minority owner, a stake he and Tom Wagner acquired in 2024.
What team did Tom Brady retire with?
Brady retired with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in February 2023, after three seasons there following 20 seasons with the New England Patriots.
How many Super Bowls did Tom Brady win?
Seven, an NFL record: six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, out of a record ten total Super Bowl appearances.
Is Tom Brady still involved in football?
Yes, in two ways: as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, and as a broadcaster, having joined Fox Sports as its lead NFL game analyst after retiring.