Tom Brady Told People Close to Him That He's Leaving the Patriots

It appears to be the end of an era in Beantown, as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has told people "very close" to him that he'll be playing elsewhere next season, according to Larry Brown Sports. ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington said Thursday on the network's Get Up that he would be "stunned" if Brady returned to the team. The Athletic's Vic Tafur claims there's a “strong buzz” around the NFL combine this week with the same news, while The Boston Herald is reporting that the Patriots have yet to reach out to Brady about a possible contract, and that the prospect of a reunion is "not looking good." [Larry Brown Sports]