Is Cole Beasley upset about his lack of targets from Tom Brady during his two-week stint in Tampa?
That’s what some NFL fans are being led to believe after the former Bills wideout announced his retirement on Twitter earlier today.
Beasley took to social media to announce that he was officially hanging up the cleats after 11 seasons in the league. The 33-year-old had just been signed to the Buccaneers’ practice squad a few weeks ago, with the team dealing with numerous injuries and the suspension of Mike Evans.
Beasley played two games with the Bucs, totaling four receptions and 17 yards on five targets. And while it’s not really surprising to hear that he’s calling it quits at this point in his career, the manner in which he made the announcement has many wondering whether he was trying to take a jab at his now-former-quarterback.
According to NFL insider Mike Garafolo, Beasley’s agent Justin Turner had the following to say regarding his client’s retirement:
“He is ready to be with his family after playing in 11 seasons and it’s time to be a full-time dad and husband.”
Hmmmmm… “Ready to be with his family”? “Time to be a full-time dad and husband”?
Such comments would usually go unnoticed, but not Brady currently going through possible divorce because he wasn’t ready to be a full-time dad and husband just yet.
Needless to say, the Twitterverse took this as a clear shot at Brady, and they responded accordingly.
Cole Beasley out here giving Gisele even more ammo
— Benjamin Santilli (@Bsantilli27) October 5, 2022
Wonder what Brady thinks about his decision ?.
— Max (@masonbiznes) October 5, 2022
pic.twitter.com/vy5ynq8Lrb
— Emilio Djorno (@Emiliodjorno) October 5, 2022
☠️☠️☠️☠️
— ODAFE ?☠️ (@OwehSupreme) October 5, 2022
Live look-in to Brady’s divorce lawyer pic.twitter.com/2mPlrUoCbS
— Reggie (@ThaloBlue12) October 5, 2022
Tom Brady right now pic.twitter.com/9MVJyF0oik
— The Great Hambino ⚾️ (@GreatHambino28) October 5, 2022
Daaaamn. He signed with the Buccaneers and then promptly retires to “be with family”. He working with Gisele?
— andy (@ndyGH17) October 5, 2022
Damn Brady catching strays!
— Stin (@dandy__man) October 5, 2022
Of course, this could all just be a coincidence that Beasley and his agents overlooked. Beasley did say that it was Brady who helped him get a chance with the Bucs after the two had been messaging one another.
I guess we’ll never know the true intentions behind Beasley’s retirement message.
Cole Beasley was signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of SMU. He spent seven seasons in Dallas, and another three in Buffalo. He finishes his career with 554 receptions for 5,726 yards and 34 touchdowns in 151 games played.
