WhileTom Brady’s career in the NFL wrapped up in Tampa Bay, actorMark Wahlbergsays it’s his time in New England that will be remembered the most.
On Tuesday, Bradyconfirmedhe was walking away from his football career with a lengthy statement on social media.
“Right now, it’s best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes,” the 44-year-old said in hisletter.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion ended his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he joined in 2020 after leaving the New England Patriots.
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“I think he’s done so much for football, certainly for New England, even for Tampa,” he adds. “It’s nice for him to go out on his own terms and go and enjoy the rest of his life. And many, many great things to come from him. I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t go conquer the world and become the GOAT at something else.”
Wahlberg, who has been longtime friends with Brady, says he is waiting for the perfect time to connect with him.
“I haven’t reached out to him yet. I don’t want to bother him. He’s a busy dude,” he explains. “He’s got a lot going on, probably lots to do with the family, but you know, at the right time, I’ll reach out to him.”
Brady also caused a bit of a stir on Tuesday after fans quickly pointed out that hedidn’t mention the Patriotsnor his time in New England in his farewell message. Instead, his message focused on Buccaneers' staff and players.
“He’ll always be a Patriot,” Wahlberg says. “I don’t think one season, one championship, or two seasons in Tampa is going to take away from the legacy and his mark that he put on New England and in the NFL as a whole. So he’ll always be a Patriot.”
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Uncharted, based on the hit PlayStation video game, will debut in theaters on Feb. 18. It stars Holland as Nathan Drake, a treasure-seeking adventurer who teams up with Wahlberg’s Victor Sullivan.
“I was attached to this movie for quite some time, actually so long that I was playing the Tom Holland role originally,” Wahlberg tells PEOPLE of the role.
“Playing opposite Tom was a lot of fun because he’s like an annoying little brother,” he adds, “and I never had a little brother, so it was nice!”
source: people.com
