Tom Brady admitted that his exit from the New England Patriots was sparked by a “tension” with then-head coach Bill Belichick. Brady, 47, who played quarterback for the Patriots under Belichick’s leadership from 2000 to 2019, detailed the pair’s dynamic in the Monday, March 24, edition of his weekly 199 newsletter.

It seems that Tom Brady’s tenure with the New England Patriots wasn’t always smooth sailing. Despite winning multiple Super Bowl rings alongside Bill Belichick, challenges behind the scenes may have contributed to his eventual departure from the team.

Tom Brady has reflected on the "tension" he experienced with Bill Belichick toward the end of his career with the New England Patriots.