Jonathan Kraft said Tom Brady will be given the choice by the Patriots for when he decides to retire.

"I think [he] has earned the right to have that be a decision he makes when he wants to make it," Kraft told Andrea Kremer, when asked if he could envision a scenario in which he would have to tell Brady it's time to retire.

Owner Robert Kraft added, "Our intent is we have the best people in their respective positions and we keep them here for a very long time."

The Patriots traded away Jimmy Garoppolo at the deadline, signalling their commitment to Brady.