In honor of Tom Brady's likely addition, which New England Patriots players have had their jerseys retired?

Quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement on Tuesday after 22 seasons. He spent 20 of those seasons with the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowls. Brady spent his final two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning another Super Bowl.

As the GOAT, Brady will surely be a first-ballot Hall of Famer and will have his number retired by New England. It's rare nowadays for a player to get their number retired, but Brady is a lock to join an elite group of Patriots.

Bruce Armstrong was the last Patriots player to have number retired, one year before Brady was drafted

1 - Bob Dee

The Patriots were established in 1959 and the first player the Boston Patriots signed in 1960 was also the first to have his jersey number retired: defensive end Bob Dee. Dee began his career with the Washington Redskins in 1957 and played two seasons before joining the Patriots in 1960. He played eight seasons, scoring the first points in American Football League history by recovering a fumble in the end-zone. His number, 89, was one of the first to be retired and enshrined.

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New England Patriots Retired Numbers #2 - Gino Cappelletti

Gino Cappelletti - Boston Patriots

Gino Cappelletti played 11 seasons with the Patriots and won the MVP in 1964 as a kicker and wide receiver. Cappelletti was an all-around athlete, playing special teams, offense, defense, and even quarterback on a few plays. He retired in 1971 as the AFL's all-time leading scorer with 1,130 points. His franchise single-season scoring record held up until 2005 with kicker Adam Vinatieri. Although he was never added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Patriots retired #20 in his honor.

#3 - Jim Lee Hunt

Jim Lee Hunt is the third player from the 1960s Patriots to have his number retired. He played defensive tackle and defensive end, playing 11 seasons and is the AFL record-holder for most career fumble recoveries (8). #79 was retired in his name.

New England Patriots Retired Numbers - #4 - John Hannah

Guard John Hannah - Patriots Hall of Fame

Guard John Hannah played with the Patriots from 1973 to 1985. He achieved First-Team All-Pro seven times and went to the Pro Bowl nine times. Hannah is also the first Patriots player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as one of the best guards in NFL history. It's no surprise #73 was retired.

#5 - Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson was a linebacker for the Patriots from 1974 to 1987 as a second-round draft pick. He played a pivotal role in the team making Super Bowl XX and was seen as the leader of the defense for many seasons. With 17 career interceptions, the team retired his #57 jersey number.

New England Patriots Retired Numbers - #6 - Mike Haynes

Cornerback Mike Haynes was the fifth overall pick in 1976 and was the Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was part of the Super Bowl XVIII-winning team and has 46 interceptions and five touchdowns in his career. Haynes was named to the 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time teams and had his #40 retired.

#7 - Bruce Armstrong

Tackle Bruce Armstrong was the 23rd overall pick by the Patriots in 1987 and was the last one to have the team retire his number. He made six Pro Bowls and played in 212 games as a starter from 1987 to 2000. His #78 jersey number was retired after his career was over.

Tom Brady would be the first Patriots player since 2000 to have his #12 jersey retired and is easily the most deserving. Brady likely won't get the same treatment from the Buccaneers, but he has still made a lasting impact in Tampa Bay. It will also be interesting to see how long it takes New England to honor Brady after he left them out of his speech and who will induct Brady into the Hall of Fame.