Report: Brady played through late-season foot injury

Tom Brady was a mainstay on the New England Patriots' injury report for much of the season, as he dealt with shoulder, elbow, and calf issues at varying points of the campaign.

The 42-year-old's list of ailments now includes a foot injury suffered sometime in December, NFL Network's Michael Giardi reported Monday.

Brady popped up on the Week 14 report due to a toe injury and was listed with only a right elbow injury the following week. The veteran didn't appear on any remaining injury reports to close the season, including prior to Saturday's shocking wild-card loss to the Tennessee Titans.

As usual, the quarterback didn't miss a start in 2019 (he hasn't been sidelined due to injury since the 2008 season) but produced one of the worst statistical seasons of his lauded career.

Brady had his fewest touchdowns passes (24) since 2006. Additionally, his yards per attempt (6.6) and completion percentage (60.8%) were the second- and third-worst marks of his career.

Despite the injuries and disappointing end to his season, the six-time Super Bowl champion said after the loss to the Titans that it's "pretty unlikely" he will retire.

Brady is set to be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career in March and isn't eligible for the franchise tag due to a stipulation that was included in his most recent contract extension.