Tom Brady Explains Why He Came Back to NFL After Briefly Retiring

Tom Brady had some very special supporters in the crowd during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first home game of the NFL season on Sunday.

Tom Brady helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday (September 18). Now he’s issuing an apology for his behavior on the sidelines during the game.

Moment of frustration. Tom Brady is apologizing for an emotional outburst that took place during the recent game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints.

Gisele Bündchen was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her nine-year-old daughter Vivian in New York amid rumored marriage trouble with Tom Brady. The Brazilian supermodel, 42, was seen rocking a casual look in the city with a pair of baggy jeans, a tan baseball cap and a white T-shirt with matching sneakers. Her daughter Vivian, who she shares with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, was also seen in a casual look.

Gisele Bündchen was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her nine-year-old daughter Vivian in New York amid rumored marriage trouble with Tom Brady. The Brazilian supermodel, 42, was seen rocking a casual look in the city with a pair of baggy jeans, a tan baseball cap and a white T-shirt with matching sneakers. Her daughter Vivian, who she shares with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, was also seen in a casual look.

Gisele Bündchen missed out on an important event amid her marital issues with Tom Brady.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen need some space amid their marital woes, and they've accomplished exactly that by living separately.According to multiple reports, the NFL star and 42-year-old supermodel are not currently living in the same household as they continue to work on their marriage. reports that the couple is currently dealing with «marital issues» while  reports that, citing a source, they're «not seeing eye to eye regarding his retirement.» But, despite the new housing development, the couple continues to communicate.Less than a week ago, Bündchen appeared to downplay the marriage trouble rumors by taking to Twitter on Sunday and showing support for Brady, who on Sunday kicked off his 22nd season in the NFL.

Could this finally be the last season Tom Brady ever plays in the NFL? It is quite possible – especially if he hopes to save his marriage to Gisele Bündchen!

Gisele Bündchen said she wishes her husband Tom Brady could be "more present" in their family’s life while adding that she has concerns about the NFL legend’s return to the sport after prematurely announcing his retirement earlier this year.  "Obviously, I have my concerns – this is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present," she told Elle magazine in the October issue.  She agreed with the interviewer that media reports that she’s desperate to have the quarterback retire are sexist - "I think this is the system we’ve been living in.That’s what society has accepted and what society hasn’t accepted – but admitted she’s had "conversations with him over and over again" about his continuing to play at 45 years old.  "But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]. He needs to follow his joy, too," she said of her husband who has seven Super Bowl rings.  Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates with his wife Gisele Bündchen after the Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Yeahhhhh, it sounds like Gisele Bündchen is definitely not happy that Tom Brady is back playing football for yet another season.

Not retiring after all seems to suit Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady quite well.

Showing her support. Gisele Bündchen has reacted to Tom Brady’s return to the NFL, as his Tampa Bay Buccaneers went head-to-head against the Dallas Cowboys in week one of the 2022 season.

Gisele Bündchen found a way to support her man on social media as he kicked off yet another NFL football season — even if she may not be quite so happy with his decision to play again.

Still cheering him on. Gisele Bündchen may not have attended Tom Brady‘s NFL season opener — but she showed her support from afar.

Tom Brady is proving his shocking decision to retract his retirement and play again as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback is certainly paying off.MORE: Tom Brady clarifies career and retirement rumors in surprising announcementThe star made his post-retirement comeback official on 11 September, playing, and winning, against the Dallas Cowboys as Sunday Night Football finally returned. It is his 23rd season playing.Plus, though the rumor mill has been non stop discussing tension in his marriage to Gisele Bündchen, attributing a rough patch to his plans to keep playing rather than settle down with family, the supermodel still made a show of support for her husband.WATCH: Tom suffers hilarious fashion mishap while playing golfMORE: Tom Brady reveals ‘very difficult issue’ of retirement he and Gisele struggle withGisele took to Twitter to wish the athlete and his team good luck as they returned for yet another high-stakes football season, which many sports professionals are predicting might actually be Tom's last, though he's certainly made his retirement difficult to predict.While the mother-of-two was reportedly not in attendance during the big night, she still gave her husband and his team a sweet shout out by tweeting out: "Let's go @TomBrady! Let's go Bucs!"Even amid rumors of a rift between the two, the football player took to Instagram prior to his game to make his commitment to the game as clear as possible.

Tom Brady's football career has been scrutinized more than ever.MORE: Tom Brady reveals ‘very difficult issue’ of retirement he and Gisele struggle withFans and avid football watchers have been itching to know what's really going on with the star's career, not only since his unretirement, but also since shockingly moving from his beloved New England Patriots family to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Now, as a recent absence from practice sparks more questions about the future of his career, and rumors of a "rough patch" and "tension" with Gisele Bündchen swirl, the athlete is making his position in football clear as ever.WATCH: Tom suffers fashion mishap while playing golfMORE: Gisele Bündchen pens the sweetest message to Tom Brady's eldest son - and it's emotionalTom took to Instagram to clarify whether he would be returning for yet another football season as the Buccaneers' quarterback, maintaining that nothing was holding him back.Acknowledging fans' questioning over his latest absence, he said: "It's been a unique offseason, and lately, I've been seeing the same question on social media," adding screenshots of comments such as: "Why didn't Tom Brady just retire?" and: "Why'd you come back?"He explained: "I can give you a long speech, but the answer is actually pretty simple."A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady)Tom shows no signs of stoppingSharing a video montage of him playing for both the Patriots and his current team, he stated: "We've got a hell of a team."MORE: Tom Brady takes unexpected break from NFL for 'personal' issues – detailsMORE: Gisele wishes Tom Brady a happy birthday with heartfelt message and family photoThough he is 45, and way past the typical prime playing age for a football player, he said: "I'm

There have been lots of rumors about Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady‘s marriage recently with reports that they’ve hit a rough patch.

After years as his biggest cheerleader, Gisele Bündchen was ready for husband Tom Brady to leave the NFL behind, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.