Tampa, Florida - Tom Brady will take his time when considering retirement, after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback's very brief exit prior to the 2022 season.

The 45-year-old announced his retirement from the NFL in February before making a dramatic U-turn just 40 days later.

With just two games remaining of the regular season – though the Buccaneers lead the NFC South and can clinch the division title with victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars – retirement questions are once again circling around the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

Set to become a free agent at the end of this season, Brady's future remains up in the air but he has learned not to rush into a decision after this year's experience.

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"Well, I think next time I decide to retire, that's it for me. So, whenever that day comes, we'll figure it out," he told the Let's Go! Podcast.

"You know, I think what I really realized last year was you gotta be really sure to do that [announce retirement]."

"And for me, you know, a lot of people have kind of gone through this situation. I'm going to take my time whenever that time does come."

If he continues, Brady could decide to remain with the Buccaneers or choose a new team for the twilight years of his career, with an array of organizations having been touted as potential destinations.