Speculation is running wild that Tom Brady may not be quarterbacking the New England Patriots in 2020. His contract ends after the season, Adam Schefter on Monday said he sold his house and Brady wants to hear not of that.

“My contract situation hasn’t changed in many months, so I don’t know why it gets brought up now,” Brady told reporters on Friday, per Pro Football Talk. “I don’t know. I think it’s just hype, media, and everyone’s trying to make money and that’s what it’s about. I don’t get into it. I mean, honestly, my situation hasn’t changed. I’m just focused on what I’m always focused on, which is this week, trying to be a great quarterback for this team. As I said the other day, things happened at the right times, but this isn’t the right time.”

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Though Brady doesn't want to talk about his contract, it is a hot topic of discussion, especially considering that he is indeed a free agent after the season after his extension signed in August. His most recent contract excludes the possibility of the Patriots franchise-tagging him. Barring a contract extension, he will be a free agent in March.

That doesn't mean Brady will be a free agent next year. It could mean that, as a 42-year-old man, he is thinking about retiring, or he wants to set himself or team up better financially. Nonetheless, he set up to be a free agent next March. Queue the bombardment of continues speculation, articles and talking heads yelling about the topic.