Tom Brady reportedly made a decision regarding his future in the NFL.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is reportedly considering a permanent retirement after the 2022 season,

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according to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

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Brady's final season in the NFL will be in 2022.

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Brady, 45, "retired" earlier this year but only lasted about a month before returning to work.

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He dealt with personal concerns and departed training camp earlier in the preseason for roughly ten days.

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Brady and his longterm wife, Gisele Bundchen, are reportedly at odds over the quarterback's desire to continue playing football.

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Following the 2022 season, Brady, who has won seven Super Bowls, will officially end his career.

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The Buccaneers and Cowboys will square off in the 2022 season opener at 8:20 p.m. E.T.

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