Tom Brady announced his retirement from American football earlier this month, citing that he needed to focus on the needs of his family and later telling an interviewer that “it pains [wife Gisele] to see me get hit out there”. So how will the star – who earned US$450 million in his career – make his money now? Retirement … but make it fashion Just days after calling it quits, the sportsman posted on Twitter that “chapter two” would mean focusing on his apparel venture, named BradyBrand. His wife Gisele Bündchen may be the model but Brady has been pictured posing in comfortable sweatpants from the brand since announcing his retirement, making everyone agree that chilling at home has never looked so good. It comes 12 years after The Simpsons kind of predicted that the NFL star would one day have a clothing brand in his name. How Eileen Gu made over US$30 million in luxury endorsements Tom Brady does comedy? Brady has indicated he’s spending time creating shows for his company, 199 Productions (he was the 199th pick in the NFL draft but defied expectations to become a record seven-time Super Bowl winner). A recent comment on the Instagram Story of comedian Jeff Ross indicated that the GOAT (greatest of all time) could be producing a comedy roast programme. He used the hashtag #GROATS and is trying to work out a deal with a streaming company, according to reports. Health is wealth Brady has been raking in cash outside the NFL with sponsorship deals from brands including T-Mobile, but he also capitalised on his status as a sports icon by launching a health and fitness company named TB12 (after his football jersey number). The brand, which sells products such as supplements to aid sleep as well as Brady’s wellness method, is also linked to his foundation, which helps athletes “maximise their health and potential”. Who is Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 champ Eileen Gu? 9 things to know The richest deal in sports TV history? Many professional American football players take up opportunities to do commentary on the sport when they retire and after 22 years in the game, Brady may want to have his say. Networks including ESPN and Fox are already trying to win him over, according to reports, and a source says bidding could be in the arena of US$20-25 million per year compared to the current highest paid commentator Tony Romo, who earns a reported US$18 million. He may strike an in-studio deal, however, it’s believed that he wouldn’t take on the job full-time at games as it would require travelling around with the NFL, which defeats the object of Brady spending more time with his family. A source told the New York Post that he has already turned down opportunities to host Saturday Night Live , Good Morning America (which former player Michael Strahan co-anchors) and more. Will he ever come out of retirement? Brady, who spent most of his career with the New England Patriots, won a record seven Super Bowls before he retired at age 44, playing as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. While he certainly set himself up with various streams of income before he took off his helmet, Brady has admitted there’s no guarantee for his future after retiring. “I’m just going to take things as they come,” he said on his Let’s Go! podcast. “I think that’s the best way to put it. You never say never.” Want more stories like this? Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .