The possibility that Tom Brady will leave the New England Patriots is starting to look more and more likely by the day. Multiple reports indicate that the quarterback is leaning toward signing with a new team in free agency for the 2020 NFL season.

ESPN’s Jeff Darlington said on “Get Up” Thursday morning that he would be stunned if Brady returned to New England. Darlington has pegged the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders as the favorites to sign the six-time Super Bowl champion.

The New York Giants are viewed by NFL executives and coaches as a possible Brady suitor. Brady. The Los Angeles Chargers are considered a long-shot destination for the signal caller.

Sportsbooks still have the Patriots as odds-on favorites to sign Brady. That might simply reflect the feeling of the public, which could find it hard to believe that the 42-year-old will leave New England after spending 20 years with the team.

Brady is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career. The Patriots are reportedly willing to pay him at least $30 million per year.

The Raiders are reportedly prepared to offer Brady $60 million over two years. Derek Carr is under contract through the 2022 season. Las Vegas could trade Carr if they manage to acquire Brady.

The Titans have to decide if they want to use the franchise tag on Ryan Tannehill, who is also headed for free agency. Tannehill led Tennessee to the 2020 AFC Championship Game, leading the NFL in passer rating and yards per attempt.

Brady threw for 4,057 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions in the 2019 season. His 88.0 passer rating was his lowest since the 2013 season.

New England went 12-4 in the regular season and was upset by Tennessee at home in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up during Super Bowl LIII practice at Georgia Tech Brock Practice Facility on January 31, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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