Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated he was sad and emotional after Tom Brady visited Monday night to let him know he wanted to part ways with the team.

Bill Belichick?

After Brady phoned the Patriots coach to fill him in on his decision, Belichick “was a little shocked,” according to a source familiar with the proceedings.

The news certainly did come as a shock Tuesday morning, when Brady announced on social media he was leaving after 20 years and six Super Bowl titles.

It had reached the stage for Brady where he felt finishing his career elsewhere would be best for him and his family. While Belichick didn’t exactly overwhelm Brady with any kind of tangible offer before the quarterback’s contract was set to void Tuesday and didn’t send any kind of strong signal he wanted his legendary quarterback to return, the Hoodie was still somewhat taken aback hearing the words.

There were some who believed Brady wouldn’t have a market, and that he would ultimately return, open to whatever Belichick proposed.

That didn’t happen. Instead, Brady factored in the overall situation in Foxboro — a situation that made him miserable last season largely due to a lack of weapons — and decided he would be happier elsewhere. In fact, he’s already feeling better.

After speaking with Kraft and Belichick, Brady felt like there was “a huge weight” lifted off his shoulders, according to the source. Brady is said to be “excited and fired up,” over the next chapter of his legendary football journey. And that chapter looks like it will bring him to Tampa.