Tom Brady is not only settling into his new role as an NFL analyst, but he’s also turning heads with a transformed physique that suggests he could still suit up and play at the age of 47. After three weeks of analyzing games from the booth, the seven-time Super Bowl champion has shown that retirement isn’t slowing him down—in fact, he seems to be in better shape than ever.
It all started when Brady shared a shirtless photo while snorkeling, giving fans a glimpse of his newly chiseled body. The photo quickly made waves on social media, with fans and commentators marveling at how the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback seemed to be in top athletic form.
Not long after, Brady followed up with another post on Instagram, revealing more of his fit physique and letting followers in on the secret to his transformation: a new workout routine focused on swimming. In his post, Brady joked, “Color analysts have to stay in shape too!”
Brady’s new regimen includes an intense circuit workout that incorporates swimming, which he credits for his refreshed and sculpted appearance. For someone who spent 23 seasons in the NFL and walked away with seven championship rings, if Brady says swimming works, people tend to listen.
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It’s a stark contrast to the body image that once followed Brady during his playing career. Despite his unparalleled success, Brady was occasionally teased for having what some referred to as a “dad bod” while he was still competing at the highest level of the sport. Even coming out of college for the NFL Draft, Brady’s physique didn’t scream “elite athlete,” and he famously ran one of the slowest 40-yard dashes in combine history.
Now, years later, he’s showing that with the right focus and training, he can look even more athletic than he did in his prime. And perhaps Brady’s post-retirement motivation goes beyond just staying fit for his broadcasting career. Since his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2022, Brady has embraced single life, and it’s possible there’s a little extra incentive to stay in peak condition.
Brady is currently in the first year of his 10-year, $375-million deal with FOX Sports, where he serves as an NFL commentator. While his transition into the broadcasting booth started off slowly, he has quickly gotten the hang of things and is now becoming a fixture in football media. But with his new-and-improved body, speculation has already begun: Could Brady consider a return to the field if the right opportunity came along?
While Brady hasn’t shown any public interest in returning to the NFL, his physical transformation has sparked curiosity. After all, his body now looks more than capable of handling the rigors of professional football. Given his competitive nature and his legendary work ethic, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for Brady to entertain the idea, even if just for fun.
For now, Brady seems content enjoying life outside of football, maintaining his fitness, and thriving in his new role as a broadcaster. But if his remarkable new physique is any indication, the “G.O.A.T” may just have a few more tricks up his sleeve.
Whether that means staying in the booth or one last ride on the field remains to be seen, but either way, Tom Brady is showing that life after the NFL can still be filled with new challenges—and new victories.
