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Players who have come out of retirement
Tom Brady has ended his retirement! After just 40 days in retirement, he will rejoin the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Take a look at other players who returned to the field after retirement.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement on Feb. 1. Brady returned to the NFL just 40 days later and will play his 23rd season.
In 2015, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch announced his retirement. Lynch returned to the NFL in 2017, signing with the Oakland Raiders.
After playing 13 years in the NFL, Randy Moss retired in 2010. He came back in 2012 and joined the San Francisco 49ers.
Brett Favre retired once again in 2008 while on the the New York Jets. He came back out of retirement the following year and signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2009.
After a 17 season career with the NFL, Brett Favre retired with the Green Bay Packers in 2007. He came back out of retirement in 2008 and signed with the New York Jets.
After five seasons with the NFL, Ricky Williams retired with the Miami Dolphins in 2003. Williams came back in 2005 and returned to the Dolphins.
In 2000, Washington cornerback Deion Sanders retired. He came out of retirement in 2004 and joined the Baltimore Ravens.
In 1998, Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White retired. He came out of retirement in 2000 and joined the Carolina Panthers.
