Tom Brady would continue to build on his legacy – and his fortune – if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl.
Brady cashed in on a $ 500,000 contract premium when the Bucs defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-26 on Sunday to win the NFC Championship Game, a source told ESPN. The star quarterback will make an additional $ 500,000 if the Bucs win Super Bowl LV, according to the source.
Brady had already collected $ 1.25 million in incentives during Tampa Bay’s post-season – $ 500,000 for making it to the playoffs, $ 250,000 for the Bucs’ wildcard victory in Washington and another $ 500,000 for Sunday’s win against the New Orleans Saints. according to the source.
With Sunday’s victory in Green Bay, 43-year-old Brady reached the Super Bowl for the 10th time in his storied career. He joins Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning, and Craig Morton as the only quarterbacks to lead two separate franchises to a Super Bowl.
Brady, who won six Super Bowls and played a total of nine with the New England Patriots, went for 4,633 yards and 40 touchdowns this season – his first with the Buccaneers. The three-time MVP led the Bucs to their first Super Bowl berth since their 2002 championship season.
“It was fun just being here, and I had a great time in New England too,” Brady said Friday. “I’ve had a great 21 years. I’m a very blessed and lucky guy. The fact that I’m still playing football is a blessing to me.”