Belichick evades questions about 'iconic' Brady's future with Patriots

Bill Belichick referred to Tom Brady as an "iconic figure in this organization" on Sunday, but he refused to address the quarterback's murky status with the New England Patriots.

"Nobody has thought about the future," the head coach told reporters the morning after the Tennessee Titans eliminated New England from the playoffs, according to NFL Network's Mike Giardi. "Whatever is in the future, we'll deal with it at some other later time."

Brady is scheduled to become a free agent in March for the first time in his career, and he can't be given the franchise tag. After falling to the Titans, the 42-year-old said he's not planning to retire, but added that he isn't sure where he'll be playing next season.

Belichick said there's no timeline to resolve Brady's contract situation, noting "it's not a one-way street," according to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston.

The Belichick-Brady tandem has produced six Super Bowl championships over the last 20 years, but tension between the two has reportedly been brewing since at least 2017.

Brady, who will turn 43 in August, posted his lowest quarterback rating (88) since 2013 this season.

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