Brady Steps Down as Co-Chair of Best Buddies Challenge

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Tom Brady steps down as co-chair of Best Buddies PHOTO: Joe Calabro/GoLocalWorcester

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has stepped down as Honorary Co-Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port after 16 years, the organization announced on Tuesday night.

"It has been one of my greatest honors to serve as an Honorary Co-Chair of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port,” said Brady in a statement.

Brady said, “This organization has become a part of my life. I love meeting the inspiring buddies at events, seeing their smiles, and hearing them talk about how Best Buddies has changed their lives for the better by helping them make friends at school and find meaningful jobs in their local communities. I am incredibly proud of all the great things that we have accomplished with the Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port over the years and I look forward to continuing to support the organization as a Global Ambassador.”

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will take over as co-chairs.

"I'm also excited that my good friend Julian Edelman is stepping up, alongside Jayson Tatum, to serve as new honorary co-chairs for the new Friday night event hosted by Guy Fieri, Congressman Joe Kennedy, and Vice-Chairs Randy Greenstein and Ed Kane of Big Night Entertainment Group," said Brady.

Brady has served as a co-chair since 2003.

Brady in New England

Tuesday night’s news is sure to fuel more speculation as to what Brady might do after this season.

Brady is set to become a free agent after this season as the final two years of his deal void on the last day of the 2019 league year.

His contract does not allow the Patriots to franchise or transition tag him for the 2020 season.

In August, Brady put his Brookline mansion on the market for $39.5 million.

In November, it was reported that Brady bought a home in Greenwich, Connecticut.