NFL legend Tom Brady has put his retirement strength to the test – by helping to fly a plane for charity.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion joined Delta Airlines for its annual Jet Drag fundraiser on Friday.
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Brady joined thousands of Delta employees as they attempted to transport a Boeing 737.
The annual event held in Atlanta, Georgia, raises funds for the American Cancer Society.
More than 100 teams participated in the competition to see who could drag the 255,000-pound commercial plane the farthest.
The 46-year-old recently showed off his muscular physique as he continues to stay in shape after hanging up his football boots.
Brady wore a pair of black sunglasses as he sweated it out at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
He initially signed a partnership with the aviation giants last September.
The NFL legend is a strategic advisor to Delta, with Brady tasked with creating “training and teamwork tools for the airline’s more than 90,000 employees.”
“Bringing a leader like Tom to the Delta team advances our mission to connect the world while accelerating our drive to continually improve for our colleagues, customers and communities,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian in a statement. Press release.
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“I am grateful to join the Delta family, a company I have loved and respected for years,” said Brady.
“Growing up with a mother as a flight attendant, I have always admired the people who make seamless air travel possible.
“Throughout my career, my teammates and I have flown Delta countless times, spending hours traveling to some of the most important games of our lives, and even celebrating Super Bowl victories on the plane.
“These championship teams were built on great leadership and a commitment to excellence, and Delta certainly shares these qualities. Now, alongside Ed and the Delta team, I look forward to playing my part in continuing the company’s success.”
Since retiring from the NFL in February of last year, Brady has built a sizable business portfolio.
He is currently awaiting approval of a deal to become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Brady has also invested in English football club Birmingham City and is set for a big career change in the 2024 NFL season.
The 46-year-old is moving to the Fox Sports broadcast booth.
He signed a 10-year contract with the network in the summer of 2022, earning the former quarterback $375 million.
Despite claiming he retired “for good” last February, Brady refused to rule out an incredible return to football.
In an interview with Deep Cut Podcast, Brady revealed that he hasn’t completely closed the door on returning to the NFL.
“I don’t know. I’ll always be in good shape, I’ll always be able to throw the ball,” he said.
“So to come in a little bit, like M.J. [Michael Jordan] coming back… I wouldn’t be opposed to it.”
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