FOXBORO, Mass. — The greatest quarterback in the history of the National Football League is coming home to Foxboro.
The New England Patriots on Thursday announced plans to honor Tom Brady during their 2023 home opener at Gillette Stadium in September.
“12 is coming home. Tom Brady will be honored at our home opener,” the Patriots said in a tweet with a graphic that said “LFG!”
Dallas Cowboys v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks with Tom Brady #12 before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) (Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick congratulates quarterback Tom Brady after win over San Diego Chargers New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick (L) congratulates Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the Patriots defeated the San Diego Chargers during their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in San Diego, January 14, 2007. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) - GM1DUJTNTZAA
Tom Brady, Robert Kraft Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft at University of Phoenix Stadium after winning Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images, File)
AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with owner Robert Kraft after winning the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Miami Dolphins v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 shakes the hand of owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Cleveland Browns v New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on before the game between the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
FILES-AMFOOT-NFL-BUCCANEERS-BRADY (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 05, 2017, Tom Brady, #12 of the New England Patriots, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. - Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady will retire after 22 NFL seasons, according to multiple US media reports on January 29, 2022. (Photo by Timothy A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
AFC Championship - New England Patriots v Kansas City Chiefs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with nn32#2 after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 37-31. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy beside coach Bill Belichick, right, after the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. A new book and a movie are in the works about Brady and the suspension he overcame to earn an unprecedented fifth Super Bowl ring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New England Patriots Practice TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up with teammates Rob Gronkowski #87 and Julian Edelman #11 during the New England Patriots Super Bowl XLIX Practice on January 29, 2015 at the Arizona Cardinals Practice Facility in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
2017 Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Tom Brady New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after losing an NFL wild-card playoff football game to the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
NFL: AFC Championship-Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots Jan 21, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (right) and wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) celebrate as confetti flies after the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports - 10557977
Through the years GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Rob Gronkowski #87 (L) and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrate while holding up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Ben Roethlisberger FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Pittsburg Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger shake hands after the Patriots defeated the Steelers 33-3 at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Sept. 8, 2019. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) (Boston Globe /Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Photos: Jacksonville Jaguars' Lerentee McCray through the years 2018: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots congratulates Lerentee McCray of the Jacksonville Jaguars following the game at TIAA Bank Field on September 16, 2018, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Through the years Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the Patriots defeated the Packers 31-17 at Gillette Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Tom Brady Football: New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (12) and Rob Gronkowski (87) victorious after scoring touchdown during game vs Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis, IN 11/16/2014 CREDIT: David E. Klutho (Photo by David E. Klutho /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X158945 TK1 ) (David E. Klutho/Sports Illustrated via Getty Ima)
Tom Brady NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES: New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick (R) after their win over the St. Louis Rams 03 February, 2002 in Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17 for the NFL championship. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) (JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)
Tom Brady TOPSHOT - Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28 after overtime. / AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Tom Brady FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2012, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates his 19-yard touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos in Foxborough, Mass. Brady had one of his most prolific playoff games at home on Jan. 14, 2012, when he and the Patriots ended Tebow Mania. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) (Elise Amendola/AP)
Tom Brady FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after the Patriots 24-14 win during their AFC Championship game in Foxborough, Mass. The rivalry that defined much of Brady's career was the one he had with Manning. Brady won 11 of the 17 meetings, including the first time they met in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) (CHARLES KRUPA/AP)
Tom Brady FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shakes hands with a fan as he leaves the field after losing an NFL wild-card playoff football game to the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Brady hasn't played an NFL football game in New England since Jan. 4, 2020. But remnants from his 20-year run with the Patriots remain everywhere in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) (Charles Krupa/AP)
Tom Brady FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown catch from Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. Brady has engineered nine fourth-quarter comebacks in the playoffs but just four of those came at home. Perhaps the most memorable of those New England comebacks outside of the Tuck Rule game, game on Jan. 10, 2015, against Baltimore. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) (Elise Amendola/AP)
New York woman's obituary expressing hate for Tom Brady goes viral In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, then-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. He later signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Tom Brady phone (Foxboro, MA, 01/30/17) Patriots QB Tom Brady uses his phone to record screaming fans during a rally at Gillette Stadium before the team travels to Houston for the Super Bowl on Monday, January 30, 2017 Staff photo by Matt Stone (Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) (MediaNews Group/Boston Herald vi/MediaNews Group via Getty Images)
tom brady PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 07: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hits a tee shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club on February 7, 2014 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (Jeff Gross)
Tom Brady New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises his arms after a touchdown, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (Darron Cummings)
Roger Goodell upholds Tom Brady's 4-game suspension FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up the game ball after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. Brady's four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game last season has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The league announced the decision Tuesday, July 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) (Elise Amendola)
tb ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts in the second half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox)
Tom Brady Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots and Patriots owner Robert Kraft talk following the Patriots 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Tom Brady MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to the media after losing 41-33 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (Larry Busacca)
8. Tom Brady, New England Patriots Percentage dislike: 25 percent. The reason? Model wife, perfect hair ... he's just a winner. Yeah, we're jealous. What of it? According to Forbes, E-Poll Market Research rates more than 7,500 celebrities on appeal, likeability and many other attributes. These 10 “bring out the most negative heat among fans.” Survey was of 1,100 people age 13 and over, and considered only active NFL players “who register a minimum 10% awareness level with the public,” Forbes writes. (Kathy Willens)
10 Quarterbacks To Wear #12 TOM BRADY ------ ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on before during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer)
Tom Brady FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots addresses the media during a press conference following the Patriots 20-13 loss in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer)
Tom Brady FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer)
10 FAMOUS TOMS TOM BRADY -------- DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 08: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts to his teams first quarter touchdown while playing the Detroit Lions during a preseason game at Ford Field on August 08, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus)
Tom Brady KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes in the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) (Peter Aiken)
Gronk to Bucs? Patriots, Tampa Bay reportedly talking deal for Rob Gronkowski Rob Gronkowski, right, and Tom Brady could reunite as teammates -- in Tampa Bay. (Elsa/Getty Images )
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 07: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots yells as he runs onto the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer)
QB Tom Brady says he’s leaving the Patriots Tom Brady hinted on Instagram that he wanted to return for the 2020 NFL season. (Elise Amendola/Associated Press)
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Rob Carr)
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 13: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on August 13, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer)
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots calls out the play as Sebastian Vollmer #76 listens in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans on October 18, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa)
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos Staff photo by Gregory Rec -- Thursday, January 31, 2001 -- Tom Brady was all smiles at a press conference on Thursday after being named starting quarterback for the Patriots on Sunday. (Photo by Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) (Portland Press Herald)
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots leaves federal court after contesting his four game suspension with the NFL on August 31, 2015 in New York City. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman had required NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Brady to be present in court when the NFL and NFL Players Association reconvened their dispute over Brady's four-game Deflategate suspension. The two sides failed to reach an agreement to their seven-month standoff. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt)
Photos: Tom Brady's life in 12 photos ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How)
Patriots QB Tom Brady hints at return to football next season in Instagram post
Patriots QB Tom Brady hints return to football next season in Instagram post Tom Brady hinted on Instagram that he wanted to return for the 2020 NFL season. (Elise Amendola/Associated Press)
'New football journey': Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals a thumbs-up on the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxborough, Mass. Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is embarking on a “new football journey.” The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday, March 20, 2020, in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
'New football journey': Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady listens to a question at his post-game news conference after the Patriots lost to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass. Brady said on social media, Friday, March 20, 2020, he has signed with with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
'New football journey': Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals a thumbs-up on the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxborough, Mass. Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is embarking on a “new football journey.” The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday, March 20, 2020, in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Where will Tom Brady land? Bucs are faves and front-runners FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis. Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, appears poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020, on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Where will Tom Brady land? Bucs are faves and front-runners FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis. Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, appears poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020, on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Tom Brady1 FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts during the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer)
Tom Brady And Roger Goodell Fail To Reach Settlement Over 4-Game Suspension NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 31: Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots leaves federal court after contesting his four game suspension with the NFL on August 31, 2015 in New York City. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman had required NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Brady to be present in court when the NFL and NFL Players Association reconvened their dispute over Brady's four-game Deflategate suspension. The two sides failed to reach an agreement to their seven-month standoff. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v New England Patriots FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 13: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on August 13, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Patriots have dubbed the opener the “Thank You Tom Game.” A date for the game will be made known during the 2023 NFL schedule release on Thursday night.
In a video, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said, “The greatest player in the history of the game played right here in Foxboro, and I’m happy to tell you…I invited him back to come here and be with us at the opening game.”
In February, Brady announced that he was retiring from the NFL “for good.”
Brady spent 20 seasons with the Patriots, capturing six Super Bowl rings. He went on to win a seventh Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.
In addition to holding the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history, Brady is the only player to have won five Super Bowl MVP awards.
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