Tom Brady is ridingoff into the sunset after 22 years in the NFL.The Buccaneers quarterback announced his retirement Tuesday via social media, ending days of speculation about his future.ESPN had reported Saturday that Brady would retire, but the quarterback's family and representatives pushed back, saying he had not yet made a decision.Brady addre sed the reports Monday on a podcast appearance and said he was "" of making a decision before announcing that decision some 14 hours later."I have always believed the sport of football is an 'all-in' proposition if a 100% competitive commitment isn't there, you won't succeed, and succe s is what I love so much about our game," Brady wrote in a lengthy Instagram post."There is a physical, mental and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to succe s on the field or in life."This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention."I've done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions. And I am so proud of what we have achieved. My teammates, coaches, fellow Hector Neris Jersey competitors, and fans deserve 100% of me, but right now, it's best I leave Steve Carlton Jersey the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes."MORE: Sporting News is tracking the latest reports on Brady's retirement.IsTom Brady retiring?Feb. 19:35 a.m.: Brady announced his retirement via an Instagram post, writing in part: "I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention."Jan. 317:24 p.m.:Appearing on the "Let's Go!" podcast with Jim Gray, Brady remained noncommittal about his future. He reaffirmed it's a day-to-day decision and that a lot of people are impacted by a decision, so he will make one in the future, but didn't lay out a specific timeline or what that decision may be.We're in such an era of information and people want to be in front of the news often," Brady said."I totally understand that. I understand that's the environment we're in. I think for me, it's just literally day to day with me."I'm still going through the proce s. ... When the time is right, I'll be ready to make a decision."On reports of his retirement: "I'm responsible for what I say or do and not for what others say or do.""I was trying to enjoy a nice weekend," Brady said."It didn't turn out that way."Jan. 295:28 p.m.:Despite several reports emerging questioning whether Brady has made his decision to retire, ESPN has said it is standing by its report, according to The New York Times' Kevin Draper.ESPNs full statement on Schefter/Darlingtons reporting: "We stand by our reporting Kevin Draper (@kevinmdraper) 5:18 p.m.:NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he believes Brady's plan is still to retire, but that the i sue regarding the earlier report on his status has more to do with timing."Brady is very in charge,in control of his brand," Rapoport said. "He generally has fantastically well produced announcements. He is producing a show on ESPN+ about his entire career that has not yet filmed the final episode. I wonder what will be in that episode, that will be interesting as well. But this is not all buttoned up yet. But my understanding is the plan Jake Arrieta Jersey is in fact for Tom Brady to retire."From : Tom Brady does intend to retire, per several people close to him. The pushback appears to be based on timing, rather than his eventual decision. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 4:51 p.m.:Brady Sr. is now telling NFL Network's Mike Giardi that his son has not made a decision and that anyone who says otherwise is "absolutely wrong."Checked in with Tom Brady Sr. who tells me, and I quote, "This story Mike is total conjecture. Tommy has not made a final decision one way or the other and anybody else that says that he has is absolutely wrong." Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) 4:41 p.m.:ESPN's Buccaneers reporter Jenna Laine reported that Arians said Brady is "not even close" to making a decision on retirement. also reported that Brady Maikel Franco Jersey called the team Saturday afternoon to say he is not close on deciding about his future.Tom Brady hasnt informed the Bucs that hes retiring. Bruce Arians told me, He hasnt. Not even close to making up his mind yet. He told us. JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) 4:21 p.m.:KRON4's Kylen Mills reported that the quarterback's father, Tom Brady Sr., told the Bay Area-based news station that Brady is not, in fact, retiring. Brady Sr. reportedly said that an online publication began to circulate the rumors, and that now NFL insiders have begun to pick it up.JUST IN: Tom Brady Sr. tells that his son is not retiring. Brady Sr. says an online publication started circulating an unsubstantiated rumor. However a number of NFL insiders are now reporting it. Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) 4:00 p.m.:Michael Silver reported that Brady spoke with Tampa Bay's general manager Jason Licht to say that he has not made up his mind if he is going to retire. later confirmed Silver's reporting that the call between QB and GM took place.Report for : Tom Brady contacted GM Jason Licht and told him he has not yet made a final decision on retirement, disputing the ESPN report. Licht is respecting Brady's proce s and waiting for a definitive answer, whenever it comes, from the QB. Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) 3:40 p.m.:According to NBC Sports' Boston's Tom Curran, Brady is currently overseas and even if he does decide to retire, a decision has not been finalized.At the moment, Tom Brady is out of the country and plans to be abroad next week as well. While he may intend to retire, it seems like a final, final, FINAL decision hasn't been rendered or articulated.So this isn't exactly "at ease" on the Brady front but "stand down for now." Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) 3:39 p.m.:MMQB's Albert Breer reported that Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said he has not heard about Brady's decision to retire, and said others have said they did not know news of this decision was coming.About an hour ago, I asked Bucs coach if had informed the team that he's retiring. He responded via text, "No, he hasn't." Other key people here have also said privately they didn't know this was coming.We'll see. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) 3:30 p.m.:Brady's agent, Don Yee, i sued a statement to Schefter that neither confirmed nor denied the report that he is retiring, but said that Mike Schmidt Jersey Brady "will be the only person to expre s his plans with complete accuracy.""He knows the realities