Robert Kraft Tells Crowd He Intends to Keep Tom Brady in New England

Tom Brady has spent his entire career with the New England Patriots since being a sixth-round draft pick in 1999. In 2020, however, there are hints that Brady could move onto another team.

Don't tell owner Robert Kraft, though.

When asked by a crowd of individuals at New York City if the Patriots will keep Brady, Kraft simply replied with, "We plan to."

Well, of course Kraft is going to say that. But, the real question is whether or not Brady actually wants to return to New England.

The Patriots have exclusive negotiating rights with Brady until March 16. Yet, in recent interviews, Brady has been open to testing out free agency, which kicks off on March 18.

Hints of a New England departure surfaced during the 2019 season, when he and his wife, Gisele Bundchen, put their Boston mansion on the market. Of course, that doesn't confirm Brady is leaving the Patriots, but it does uproot him in prominent fashion.

Nobody knows what comes next, but Brady will explore his options, as he's set to turn 43 years old in August. Even so, expect Kraft to make a big push to retain his face of the franchise.