Report: 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan wanted to sign Tom Brady during 2020 free agency, was ‘talked out of it’
Following an epic 20-year run with the New England Patriots, Tom Brady did what was at one time, thought to be the unthinkable — leave Foxborough. Just two days after officially becoming a free agent in March 2020, “TB12” signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and since then, has added another Pro Bowl honor to his credit and more importantly, his seventh Super Bowl ring.
Coming off of a loss in Super Bowl LIV to the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2020 meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers were looking to make a big splash and reel in Brady that offseason. At least, that’s reportedly what head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted to do.
