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Tom Brady
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Brady in 2021
Born
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr.

(1977-08-03) August 3, 1977 (age 49)
San Mateo, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Professional football quarterback (retired), sports commentator, partial team owner
Years active2000–2022 (NFL player), 2024–present (commentator)
Known forGreatest NFL quarterback, seven-time Super Bowl champion, NFL records for passing yards and wins

Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is a retired American professional football quarterback who competed for 23 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He devoted 20 years to the New England Patriots, spearheading the team's dominance from 2001 through 2019, before concluding his playing career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady is frequently hailed as the greatest quarterback in NFL history.

Following his collegiate career at Michigan, Brady was chosen by the Patriots as the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft, quickly earning recognition as one of the most significant draft steals in league history. He assumed the starting quarterback role in his sophomore season, guiding New England to their inaugural Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XXXVI. Over 18 seasons as the primary starter, Brady led the Patriots to 17 division championships—including an 11-year consecutive stretch from 2009 to 2019—13 appearances in the AFC Championship Game (with eight straight from 2011 to 2018), nine Super Bowl berths, and six Super Bowl wins—records held by both player and franchise. In 2020, he signed with the Buccaneers and secured a victory in Super Bowl LV, extending his personal milestones to ten Super Bowl appearances and seven titles. As of 2024, Brady serves as the lead color commentator for NFL on Fox and holds a partial ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

Brady possesses numerous prominent quarterback records, including career highs in passing yards, completions, touchdown passes, and games started. He ranks first in total quarterback wins across both regular season and postseason contests and owns the record for most Super Bowl MVPs, uniquely achieving this distinction with two different franchises. His honors also feature the greatest number of Pro Bowl nods and distinction as the first unanimous recipient of the NFL MVP award. Brady stands alone as the only quarterback to capture a Super Bowl title across three separate decades and is renowned for his remarkable durability: he became the oldest NFL MVP at age 40, oldest Super Bowl MVP at 43, and oldest Pro Bowl quarterback at 44. Additionally, he is the sole NFL quarterback named to two all-decade teams (2000s and 2010s) and was unanimously selected for the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team in 2019.

Early life

Born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, Brady is the only male and fourth child of Galynn Patricia () and Thomas Brady Sr. Raised in the Catholic Church, his maternal lineage includes Swedish, Norwegian, German, and Polish roots, whereas his father is entirely of Irish heritage; Brady has affirmed that his father is fully Irish.

During the 1980s, Brady frequently attended San Francisco 49ers games at Candlestick Park, where he admired quarterback Joe Montana, whom he regarded as both a role model and source of motivation. At just four years old, he witnessed the 1981 NFC Championship game featuring Montana’s iconic "The Catch." Brady honed his throwing skills at football camps held at the College of San Mateo, receiving instruction from future NFL/AFL quarterback Tony Graziani. Despite the rivalry between the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, Brady supported both the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics growing up.

Brady completed his education at Junípero Serra High School in 1995. Throughout high school, he participated in football, basketball, and baseball, competing against rival athlete Pat Burrell in both football and baseball. Initially serving as a backup quarterback on the junior varsity squad, Brady advanced to become the varsity starter by his junior year and maintained that role through graduation. To attract college recruiters, he compiled highlight reels that were sent to various programs, sparking interest from several schools.

Since athlete rankings were not as developed during his recruitment period, Brady would likely have been classified as a three or four-star recruit under modern standards. He earned recognition as a Blue Chip Illustrated and Prep Football Report All-American. His final five college options were Cal–Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Michigan, and Illinois. Although his father preferred Cal-Berkeley because of its proximity, Brady ultimately committed to Michigan.

In addition to football, Brady excelled in high school baseball as a left-handed power-hitting catcher and drew attention from Major League Baseball scouts. Selected in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the Montreal Expos, he was invited to workouts at Candlestick Park. The Expos envisioned him as a potential All-Star; their general manager remarked that Brady could become "one of the greatest catchers ever." They extended signing bonuses equivalent to those typically given to late second or early third-round picks. Nevertheless, Brady chose to pursue collegiate football at Michigan after being recruited by assistant coach Bill Harris. Notably, he was the last active professional athlete drafted by the Expos. In his senior year of high school, he completed 236 out of 447 passes (53%) for 3,702 yards and 31 touchdowns while earning All-State and All-Far West honors along with team MVP.

During the summers of 1998 and 1999, Brady interned at Merrill Lynch. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Junípero Serra High School Hall of Fame in 2003. Following Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, the school honored him by naming its football stadium Brady Family Stadium.

College career

Brady played for the Wolverines at the University of Michigan from 1995 through 1999. After redshirting during the 1995 season, he spent two years as a backup quarterback behind future NFL player Brian Griese, who led Michigan to an undefeated season and shared national championship honors in 1997. Starting seventh on the depth chart initially limited Brady’s playing opportunities; he hired a sports psychologist to cope with frustration and even contemplated transferring to the University of California, Berkeley. Key to his development was assistant athletic director Greg Harden, who provided weekly mentorship sessions aimed at boosting his confidence and optimizing performance. Brady credits Harden with significant personal and athletic advancement.

Brady’s collegiate debut occurred on September 28, 1996, against UCLA, where his first pass resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown.

Under head coach Lloyd Carr, Brady competed with teammate Drew Henson for starting quarterback duties and ultimately secured every start across both the 1998 and 1999 seasons. He received honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference honors during these years and served as team captain during his senior year. In 1998, Brady established Michigan records for pass attempts and completions within a single season, including a school record for completions set during a game versus Ohio State. That season concluded with Michigan sharing the Big Ten championship and winning the 1999 Citrus Bowl.

In 1999, after alternating with Henson early on, Brady became the sole starting quarterback following seven games. The team began with a 5–0 record highlighted by victories over Notre Dame and Wisconsin. Although they suffered a close defeat against Michigan State, Brady’s strong performances solidified his position. He orchestrated several fourth-quarter comebacks including wins over Penn State and a thrilling triumph against Ohio State that secured an Orange Bowl appearance. In Michigan’s overtime win over Alabama during the 2000 Orange Bowl, Brady threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns.

Throughout his two seasons as starter, Brady compiled a 20–5 record with bowl victories in both the Citrus and Orange Bowls. He ranks third in Michigan history for pass attempts with 710; fourth for passing yards totaling 5,351; and fifth for touchdown passes with 35. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in General Studies in December 1999.

College statistics

Season Team Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
1995 Michigan Redshirt
1996 Michigan 3 5 60.0 26 5.2 0 1 63.7 0 0 0.0 0
1997 Michigan 12 15 80.0 103 6.9 0 0 137.7 2 −14 −7.0 0
1998 Michigan 200 323 61.9 2,427 7.5 14 10 133.1 54 −105 −1.9 2
1999 Michigan 180 295 61.0 2,217 7.5 16 6 138.0 34 −31 −0.9 1
Career 395 638 61.9 4,773 7.5 30 17 134.9 90 −150 −1.7 3

Overview

Brady’s achievements are rooted in his relentless dedication, fierce competitiveness, keen pocket vision, and intellectual approach to passing.[1] Throughout a remarkable NFL tenure spanning twenty-three seasons, he started an unprecedented total of 333 regular-season games and participated in 48 playoff contests, predominantly with the New England Patriots over two decades and subsequently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for three years.[2] Except for the injury-shortened season in 2008, he served as the main quarterback and never took the field after his team was eliminated from postseason contention.[3] Brady holds the NFL records for most quarterback victories—251 during regular seasons and an additional 35 in playoffs—and stands alone as the only quarterback to surpass two hundred regular-season wins.[4] He captured seventeen AFC East division titles with New England and guided Tampa Bay to a wild card playoff spot in his first year there (2020), followed by NFC South championships in the subsequent two seasons.[5] Among his notable feats is leading the Patriots to a perfect regular season (16–0) in 2007, achieving victories against every NFL franchise by the year 2021, earning fifteen Pro Bowl nods, and securing three league MVP awards—including a unanimous selection in the year 2010.[6]

During his time as the starting quarterback, Brady amassed seven Super Bowl titles—more than any single player or NFL team.[7] He appeared in ten Super Bowls overall, claiming six championships with New England and one with Tampa Bay, while also earning five Super Bowl MVP honors—the highest number ever.[8] He leads all quarterbacks in combined career passing yards, attempts, touchdown passes, and completions across both regular season and postseason play.[9] His exceptional durability is highlighted by three distinct streaks exceeding one hundred consecutive starts.[10]

Partnering with head coach Bill Belichick, Brady formed the NFL’s most accomplished quarterback-coach partnership, fueling the Patriots’ dynasty from the start of the millennium through to the end of the decade—the era often referred to as "Brady–Belichick".[11] This period established records for Super Bowl appearances (11) and championships won (6, tied for most).[12] The Patriots secured their initial title under Brady’s leadership at Super Bowl XXXVI and followed with victories in Super Bowls XXXVIII and XXXIX.[13] Additionally, they set an NFL record with twenty-one consecutive wins during this span; Brady also won his first ten postseason games without a loss.[14]

After signing with Tampa Bay in the year 2020—ending their prolonged absence from playoffs—Brady led the Buccaneers to triumph in Super Bowl LV.[15] In subsequent seasons there, he established new personal bests and franchise records for completions, passing yards (career-high), touchdown passes, and attempts despite concluding his career on a losing note.[16]

Brady is widely acknowledged as the greatest quarterback ever and among the most outstanding athletes in NFL history,[17] celebrated for his leadership qualities and consistent elite performance that transformed professional football's competitive standards.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag[35] He was honored as AFC Offensive Player of the Month for both September and October.[36][37] Brady spearheaded the Patriots to an unprecedented 16–0 regular-season finish, outscoring opponents by an average margin of 37 to 17.[38] During this stretch, he established numerous personal, franchise, and league records, securing AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors on five occasions.[39] In Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, Brady threw a career-best five touchdown passes in a commanding 48–27 victory, matching Hall of Famer Roger Staubach’s record for most wins (76) by a starting quarterback within their initial 100 regular-season games.[40] The subsequent week saw him set a franchise milestone with six passing touchdowns and achieve his first perfect passer rating during a 49–28 triumph over Miami.[41] In a notable comeback against the Colts, he threw three touchdowns for the ninth straight game, surpassing Peyton Manning’s previous record.[42] During the final regular-season matchup against the Giants, Brady completed his 50th touchdown pass, eclipsing Manning’s single-season record of 49.[43]

Brady wrapped up the year with totals of 4,806 passing yards, 50 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and a career-best passer rating of 117.2.[44] ESPN later ranked this as the finest passing season ever recorded. His then-record touchdown-to-interception ratio (50:8) made him the first quarterback to throw fifty touchdown passes in a single campaign. He led an offense that set an NFL record by scoring 589 points and amassing a total of seventy-five touchdowns. The team’s fifty touchdown passes rank fourth in NFL history. Brady was awarded both NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year honors and was named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year—the first NFL player to receive this accolade since Montana in 1990.[45] Additionally, he earned First-Team All-Pro distinction and was selected for his fourth Pro Bowl.[46][47]

In the Divisional Round playoff encounter with the Jaguars, Brady set an NFL postseason mark by completing sixteen consecutive passes and finished with an exceptional completion percentage of 92.9%, guiding the team to a 31–20 victory.[48] This win matched the undefeated streak previously achieved only by the 1972 Dolphins, marking just the second time a team secured seventeen consecutive wins.

During the AFC Championship Game against the Chargers, Brady’s performance saw a decline with three interceptions despite throwing two touchdowns and accumulating 209 yards. Nevertheless, the Patriots clinched their fourth Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons with an eighteenth victory (21–12). In doing so, Brady set an NFL record for reaching one hundred wins as a starting quarterback in just over six seasons—a remarkable pace.[49]

In Super Bowl XLII facing the New York Giants, Brady endured significant pressure resulting in five sacks. Although he secured a late lead on a touchdown pass to Moss with less than three minutes left, the Patriots narrowly fell (17–14) after a final Giants drive capped by the legendary Helmet Catch—denying what would have been the NFL’s first perfect season since implementing a sixteen-game schedule.[50]

2008: Injury

During the Patriots' opening game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium, Brady sustained a severe injury to his left knee following a tackle by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, forcing him to exit the contest and prematurely conclude his 2008 campaign. He ruptured both his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament, bringing an end to his run of 111 consecutive starts.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag In the final regular-season game against the Bills, which ended in a 49–21 win, Brady became only the fourth quarterback to exceed 5,000 passing yards in a single season, finishing with 5,235 yards—surpassing Dan Marino's previous mark but trailing Drew Brees' record of 5,476.[51] The Patriots closed out the regular season with a 13–3 record, clinching the top seed in the AFC.[52] Brady earned a spot in the 2012 Pro Bowl and was ranked fourth on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012 list.[53]

Brady spearheaded the Patriots to a commanding 45–10 triumph over the Broncos during the Divisional Round, tying an NFL playoff record by throwing six touchdown passes.[54] This win elevated Brady and coach Bill Belichick to hold sole possession of the NFL record for postseason victories by a quarterback–head coach pair at 15.[55] In the AFC Championship clash with the Ravens, Brady failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 36 games but contributed a vital one-yard rushing touchdown. A missed field goal attempt by Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff secured a narrow 23–20 victory, sending Brady to his fifth Super Bowl appearance.[56]

In Super Bowl XLVI, Brady and the Patriots met the Giants once more in a rematch of Super Bowl XLII. Early penalties allowed the Giants to take an initial lead; however, Brady responded with a Super Bowl record-tying 96-yard touchdown drive and completed 16 consecutive passes during parts of the game.[57] Despite these efforts, New England fell short as Eli Manning orchestrated a late game-winning touchdown drive, resulting in Brady’s second Super Bowl loss.[58]

2012 and 2013 seasons

Brady started all sixteen games during the 2012 campaign, guiding the Patriots to a 12–4 record while earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors three times. He became the first quarterback to lead his team to ten division championships. The Patriots amassed 557 points that season, marking their fourth occasion surpassing 500 points under Brady’s leadership—a franchise record. He concluded with 4,827 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and posted a passer rating of 98.7. Brady was selected for his eighth Pro Bowl and ranked fourth on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013 list.

In postseason play, Brady led New England to a 41–28 victory over the Houston Texans, breaking Joe Montana’s record for most career playoff wins with his seventeenth. However, they were defeated 28–13 by the eventual Super Bowl champion Ravens in the AFC Championship Game—marking Brady’s first home playoff loss when leading at halftime.

On February 25, 2013, Brady agreed to a three-year contract extension through 2017, underscoring owner Robert Kraft’s commitment to retaining him long-term.

The following season brought notable offensive adjustments: injuries and legal troubles sidelined tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, while key receivers Wes Welker, Danny Woodhead, and Brandon Lloyd departed. To address these gaps, New England signed Danny Amendola and incorporated rookies Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce, and Kenbrell Thompkins. Early in the season, performance was modest; Brady completed just over half of his passes (52%) during the first two games.

Brady’s streak of consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass ended at fifty-two during Week 5. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after leading an overtime victory against the Broncos in Week 12. Selected for his ninth Pro Bowl appearance, he was ranked third on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. The Patriots finished with a 12–4 record once again, securing the second seed in the AFC.

In postseason action, Brady made his twenty-fifth playoff start—surpassing Brett Favre's previous mark—and led New England to a victory over the Colts. The Patriots’ season concluded with a 26–16 loss to Denver in the AFC Championship Game.

2014: Fourth Super Bowl Championship

The 2014 campaign for Brady commenced with a 33–20 defeat against the Dolphins, marking his first opening game loss since 2003. After beginning the season 2–1, he propelled the Patriots through a seven-game winning streak, featuring several contests with four or five touchdown passes. His performance earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award in October, and with a Week 14 victory over the San Diego Chargers, he clinched his NFL-record 12th AFC East division championship. Brady was chosen for his tenth career 2015 Pro Bowl and secured the third position on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 ranking.

During the 35–31 Divisional Round triumph over the Ravens, Brady threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, setting new franchise and NFL playoff marks for rushing and passing touchdowns. Despite an early deficit, he orchestrated critical drives, including a touchdown on a trick play, guiding the team to a comeback victory. Following a dominant 45–7 AFC Championship win against the Colts, Brady advanced to his sixth Super Bowl appearance, establishing a quarterback milestone.

In Super Bowl XLIX, Brady completed 37 of 50 attempts for 328 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. He led a then-record ten-point rally in the fourth quarter as the Patriots overcame the Seattle Seahawks 28–24. This win secured Brady his fourth Super Bowl ring, tying him with Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the most Super Bowl victories by a starting quarterback. He earned his third Super Bowl MVP award, equaling Montana’s record. His 37 completions set a Super Bowl record that he would later surpass in Super Bowl LI.

Deflategate Investigation

On May 6, 2015, the NFL published an extensive 243-page report examining the deflation of footballs used during the AFC Championship Game. The findings suggested Tom Brady was probably aware of intentional deflation. Subsequently, on May 11, Brady received a four-game suspension based on "substantial and credible evidence" indicating his knowledge of Patriots personnel deflating balls and his lack of cooperation with investigators. NFL Executive Vice President Troy Vincent stated that Brady’s conduct damaged both the integrity and public trust in professional football. Brady appealed this suspension through the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) on May 14.

On July 28, Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld the suspension, highlighting Brady’s destruction of his cell phone as a significant factor in the ruling. The NFL proceeded to seek federal court affirmation of Goodell’s decision. Brady authorized the NFLPA to pursue an appeal in federal court and openly criticized the ruling.

Reactions to the penalty varied widely. Some analysts supported Goodell’s verdict, describing it as "harsh but justified," while others attributed its severity to the Patriots’ history of rule-bending. Several commentators characterized the sanction as "strict yet reasonable."

On September 3, Judge Richard M. Berman overturned Brady’s suspension, permitting him to participate in the first four games of the 2015 season. The judge cited procedural errors by the NFL regarding notification about charges and potential penalties. Following this appeal decision, some critics accused Goodell of manipulating Brady’s testimony during proceedings.

In February 2022, sports journalist Mike Florio disclosed that the NFL had manipulated data and withheld evidence potentially clearing Brady and the Patriots. In his book Playmakers: How the NFL Really Works (And Doesn't), Florio revealed that NFL executives—including Troy Vincent—prematurely concluded that Patriots’ footballs were underinflated at halftime. Analysis showed eleven out of twelve balls fell within expected parameters according to the Ideal Gas Law; only one was marginally below standard.

Florio further exposed that NFL general counsel Jeff Pash ordered deletion of all PSI measurement records from the 2015 season. Leaked transcripts indicated that senior NFL VP Dave Gardi submitted inaccurate figures in correspondence initiating investigation into the Patriots. Vincent admitted no guidelines were provided concerning timing, temperature, or conditions during pressure measurements and was unaware which air pressure gauge was used before kickoff. He and other officials reportedly lacked understanding of how PSI varies under different environmental factors according to gas laws.

2015 season

During the NFL Kickoff game, Brady guided the Patriots to a 28–21 victory over the Steelers, passing for 288 yards and four touchdowns, three of which were caught by Rob Gronkowski. This win marked Brady's 161st career triumph with New England, surpassing Brett Favre's record for the most regular-season wins by a starting quarterback with a single franchise. In Week 2, he amassed 466 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 40–32 triumph over the Bills. Over the initial five games, Brady totaled 14 touchdowns with only one interception, achieving a quarterback rating of 118.4. His outstanding performance earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award for September. In Week 8, during a dominant 36–7 win against the Dolphins, Brady threw for 356 yards and four touchdowns, securing his 25th career AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor.

Although Brady performed at a high level, injuries to vital offensive contributors such as wide receiver Julian Edelman affected the team’s dynamics. After beginning the season 10–0, the Patriots suffered their first defeat in overtime against the Broncos and lost three of their last five games. They concluded the regular season with a 12–4 record for the fourth consecutive year, earning the AFC’s No. 2 seed. Brady led the league with 36 touchdown passes and seven interceptions, received his 11th Pro Bowl nod (seventh in a row), and was ranked second on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016, trailing only MVP Cam Newton.

With Edelman back from injury, New England overcame the Chiefs 27–20 in the Divisional Round following a first-round bye. Brady completed 28 of 42 attempts for 302 yards, tossed two touchdown passes, and added one rushing touchdown, propelling the Patriots to their fifth straight AFC Championship game appearance. They met Peyton Manning’s Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, marking their final quarterback showdown before Manning’s retirement. The Broncos’ elite defense held Brady to 310 yards while intercepting him twice and limiting him to one touchdown pass. The Patriots narrowly fell 20–18 after failing on a late two-point conversion attempt.

Deflategate suspension

On February 29, 2016, Brady agreed to a two-year contract extension covering the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Shortly after, on March 3, the NFL filed an appeal against Judge Richard M. Berman’s 2015 ruling that overturned Brady’s four-game suspension related to Deflategate. During the appeal hearing before a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Circuit Judge Denny Chin highlighted what he described as "compelling" evidence regarding ball tampering while questioning attorneys from both sides.

On April 25, the U.S. Appeals Court reversed its previous decision vacating Brady’s suspension. Judges Barrington Daniels Parker Jr. and Chin stated they could not "second-guess" the arbitration process but only verify that it complied with legal standards under the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947. Circuit Chief Judge Robert Katzmann dissented, likening the NFL’s disciplinary actions to earlier equipment fines and criticizing Commissioner Roger Goodell’s approach as resembling "industrial justice." On May 23, Brady sought a rehearing by the full Second Circuit Court; however, this request was denied on July 13.

Subsequently, on July 15, Brady declared he would cease his legal efforts and accept the four-game suspension at the start of the 2016 season.

2016: Fifth Super Bowl Triumph

Following a suspension lasting four games, Brady made his 2016 season debut on October 9 against the Browns, completing 28 of 40 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns in a 33–13 victory. This performance earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week accolade. His consistent excellence throughout the subsequent four games secured him the AFC Offensive Player of the Month award for October.

In Week 11, Brady threw four touchdown passes without any interceptions during a 30–17 win over the 49ers, surpassing Brett Favre’s record for most career regular-season touchdown passes with a single team, reaching 444. The next week, he guided the Patriots to a 22–17 win over the Jets, marking the franchise’s 500th victory and making Brady the fifth quarterback to exceed 60,000 regular-season passing yards. He then achieved his record-breaking 201st career win by leading New England to a 26–10 triumph against the Rams.

A 16–3 win over the Broncos clinched New England’s eighth straight AFC East championship and seventh consecutive first-round playoff bye, both standing as NFL records. Brady earned his eighth consecutive Pro Bowl selection and concluded the regular season with an unprecedented ratio of 28 touchdown passes to just two interceptions, which garnered him AP All-Pro Second Team honors. Additionally, he was ranked number one on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017, becoming the first athlete to receive this distinction twice.

During the postseason, Brady propelled the Patriots past the Texans in the Divisional Round and led a commanding 36–17 victory over the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game, securing a record seventh conference title as a quarterback-head coach tandem and New England’s ninth Super Bowl appearance.

In Super Bowl LI, facing an elite Falcons offense, Brady established new Super Bowl records by completing 43 of 62 attempts for 466 yards. Despite trailing 28–3 in the third quarter, he orchestrated an unprecedented comeback to tie the game and force overtime—the first such occurrence in Super Bowl history. The Patriots ultimately prevailed 34–28 after Brady directed a decisive touchdown drive. This win marked Brady’s fifth Super Bowl championship—an NFL quarterback record—and his fourth Super Bowl MVP award. Significantly, it was also his mother’s inaugural game attendance that season following her cancer diagnosis.

2017: Third MVP Award and Super Bowl LII Defeat

On May 12, 2017, Brady was revealed as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 18. In a May interview, his wife, Gisele Bündchen, disclosed that Brady had experienced concussions, which led to an NFL investigation that found no official documentation of such injuries. Brady’s agent confirmed that no concussion diagnosis occurred during the 2016 season.

The Patriots opened their 2017 campaign with a 42–27 loss to the Chiefs. Subsequently, Brady earned his 28th AFC Offensive Player of the Week award after throwing for 447 yards and three touchdowns against the Saints—a new record. He repeated this achievement in the following week by tossing five touchdowns in a victory over the Texans. In Week 6, Brady notched his 187th career win, becoming the NFL’s all-time leader in regular-season victories. He also secured AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors in November and was selected for his thirteenth Pro Bowl. At age 40, Brady became the oldest quarterback to start every regular-season game while leading the league with 4,577 passing yards; these feats earned him first-team All-Pro recognition along with his third NFL Most Valuable Player award. Peers ranked him number one on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018 list for a third time.

In postseason play, Brady guided New England to a Divisional Round win over the Titans and overcame a hand injury to secure victory against the Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game—earning their eighth conference title as a quarterback-head coach duo and advancing to their tenth Super Bowl appearance.

In Super Bowl LII against Nick Foles and the Eagles’ backup quarterback-led offense, Brady set postseason marks with 505 passing yards and three touchdowns but was strip-sacked late in the contest. The Eagles triumphed 41–33 in this high-yardage battle, resulting in Brady’s third Super Bowl loss and extending NFL records for both Patriots appearances and quarterback-head coach conference championships.

2018–2019: Sixth Super Bowl victory and final campaign with New England

In his 19th NFL season opener, Brady recorded 277 passing yards, three touchdown passes, and one interception, leading the Patriots to a 27–20 triumph over the Texans. During Week 5, he threw his 500th career touchdown pass to Josh Gordon, who became the 71st unique receiver to catch a touchdown from Brady, surpassing the previous record held by Vinny Testaverde. In Week 6, Brady achieved his 200th regular-season win in a thrilling 43–40 victory against the Chiefs, making him the sole quarterback in NFL history to reach this achievement. By Week 15, he amassed 70,000 passing yards, becoming only the fourth quarterback to do so. Despite limited passing yards in Week 16 versus the Bills, the Patriots secured their tenth straight AFC East division title. In Week 17, Brady contributed to a commanding 38–3 win over the Jets that clinched a first-round playoff bye. He concluded the season with totals of 4,355 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions and earned his 14th Pro Bowl selection. He was ranked sixth on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 list.

Following their first-round rest, New England defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 41–28 in the Divisional Round. The Patriots then advanced to their eighth straight AFC Championship Game, facing the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Although New England held a halftime lead, Kansas City leveled the score by regulation’s end. Brady orchestrated a decisive overtime drive culminating in a two-yard rushing touchdown by Rex Burkhead, propelling the Patriots to their ninth Super Bowl appearance.

In Super Bowl LIII, Brady completed 21 of 35 passes for 262 yards with one interception as New England edged out the Rams 13–3 in what became the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history. While Brady did not throw any touchdown passes, he connected with Rob Gronkowski late in the game to set up the winning field goal. This triumph tied the Patriots with the Steelers for most Super Bowl victories at six and made Brady (age 41) both the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl and the first player to earn six championship rings.

On August 4, 2019, Brady agreed to a two-year contract extension valued at $70 million through the 2021 season; however, provisions allowed him to enter free agency after the 2019 campaign. In terms of salary cap impact for 2019, Brady was New England’s highest-paid player at $21.5 million. Head coach Bill Belichick was reluctant to commit to a longer-term contract that Brady desired.

Brady started the season impressively with a performance of 341 passing yards and three touchdowns in a decisive victory over the Steelers. By Week 5, he had surpassed Brett Favre for third place on the all-time passing yards leaderboard; one week later he moved past Peyton Manning into second place behind Drew Brees. Despite solid defensive efforts, offensive difficulties surfaced midseason. Brady expressed frustration that Belichick appeared to take the offense for granted despite an initial flawless start (8–0). The Patriots lost three out of five subsequent games, including consecutive defeats against Houston and Kansas City. In Week 17—Brady’s final regular-season game as a Patriot—he threw two touchdown passes but also an interception returned for a touchdown during a narrow loss to Miami. The team ended with a 12–4 record and captured their eleventh consecutive AFC East title but failed to secure a first-round bye for the first time since 2009. Additionally, Brady surpassed Peyton Manning for second place on the all-time touchdown passes list with 541.

During the Wild Card Round against Tennessee, Brady’s last pass as a Patriot was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by former teammate Logan Ryan, sealing an upset loss of 20–13. As part of the NFL’s centennial celebrations, Brady was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team and ranked fourteenth on NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

On March 17, 2020—one day before his contract expired—Brady announced he would not re-sign with New England, bringing an end to his twenty-year tenure. After signing with Tampa Bay, billboards expressing gratitude toward Brady appeared throughout New England along major routes such as the Massachusetts Turnpike.

2020 season: Seventh Super Bowl championship

On March 20, 2020, Brady agreed to a two-year contract worth $50 million, fully guaranteed, with the Buccaneers. The deal included potential annual incentives up to $4.5 million and contained neither trade restrictions nor franchise tag provisions. Although Brady’s iconic jersey number 12 was already worn by Chris Godwin, Godwin graciously switched to number 14 to allow Brady to retain his preferred number. In April 2020, Brady reunited with former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski, who came out of retirement and was acquired by Tampa Bay through a trade—a move reportedly initiated by Brady himself, according to head coach Bruce Arians.

Brady’s first game as a Buccaneer took place on September 13 against the Saints, where he completed 23 of 36 passes for 239 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions, along with scoring a rushing touchdown in a 34–23 loss. He then guided Tampa Bay to three straight victories, highlighted by an exceptional Week 4 performance against the Chargers where he threw for 369 yards and five touchdowns, becoming the oldest quarterback at age 43 to throw five touchdown passes in a single game. This outstanding display earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time and NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. Despite suffering a heavy defeat to New Orleans in Week 9, Brady adjusted well to playing without fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which he credited with helping him quickly learn the Buccaneers’ offensive system.

In Week 16 versus the Lions, Brady achieved a perfect passer rating in the first half before being rested during a commanding 47–7 victory that ended Tampa Bay’s playoff drought of 13 years. He closed out the regular season with impressive statistics: 4,633 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The Buccaneers secured a wild card berth after finishing second in their division.

During the playoffs, Brady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns in a Wild Card victory over Washington, becoming the oldest quarterback to throw a postseason touchdown pass. He continued his strong postseason performances against the Saints and Packers, extending his record to 14 appearances in Conference Championship games and leading Tampa Bay to its first Super Bowl since joining the franchise. Notably, Tampa Bay became the first team ever to compete in a Super Bowl hosted at their home stadium.

Super Bowl LV pitted Brady against fellow MVP Patrick Mahomes, with Tampa Bay defeating Kansas City by a score of 31–9. Brady passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns and earned his fifth Super Bowl MVP award. This triumph marked his seventh Super Bowl title, extending his record as the player with the most Super Bowl wins. Additionally, he set postseason records alongside tight end Rob Gronkowski for touchdown connections and became the first quarterback to win Super Bowls and MVP honors with two different teams from separate conferences. Brady tied Otto Graham’s record for most professional football championships at seven and became the oldest quarterback to start, win, and be named MVP in a Super Bowl. He was ranked seventh on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 list.

2021 season

On February 11, 2021, it was revealed that Brady had experienced knee pain throughout the previous season which required minor arthroscopic surgery. On March 12, he signed a one-year extension with Tampa Bay through the 2022 season. On July 15, it was disclosed that Brady had played all of 2020 with a torn MCL in his knee that necessitated surgery; the NFL declined to comment on why this injury was not publicly reported by the Buccaneers.

In the NFL Kickoff game against Dallas, Brady threw for 379 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions, leading Tampa Bay to a narrow 31–29 victory. Alongside tight end Rob Gronkowski, Brady formed only the second quarterback-receiver duo in NFL history to surpass 100 touchdown connections, joining Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison. During Week 3 versus the Rams, Brady threw for 432 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort (34–24), becoming one of only two players alongside Drew Brees to reach over 80,000 career passing yards. In Week 4 against his former team New England Patriots, Brady surpassed Brees’ all-time career passing yardage on a completion of 28 yards to Mike Evans. This win made him just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to have defeated all current NFL teams.

Week 5 saw Brady throw for an impressive 411 yards and five touchdowns during a dominant 45–17 victory over Miami, earning him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. By Week 7, he became the first quarterback ever to reach 600 touchdown passes on a nine-yard strike to Evans against Chicago. In Week 14 against Buffalo, Brady broke Brees’ record for most career pass completions and became the first quarterback to achieve a combined total of 700 touchdown passes between regular season and playoffs with a game-winning deep pass of 58 yards to Breshad Perriman.

Brady concluded the 2021 campaign setting an NFL record with 485 completions while amassing career-best passing yards at 5,316 along with throwing for 43 touchdowns and recording twelve interceptions. He became the oldest player in league history to surpass 5,000 passing yards in one season; his yardage total ranked third-highest ever in NFL single-season history. He earned his fifteenth Pro Bowl selection.

In Wild Card playoff action, Tampa Bay defeated Philadelphia by a score of 31–15 as Brady completed 29 of his 37 attempts for 271 yards and two touchdowns. The Buccaneers advanced but fell short in the Divisional Round against Los Angeles with a close loss of 30–27 after an intense late-game rally led by Brady failed to secure victory; Los Angeles proceeded to win Super Bowl LVI.

On February 1, 2022, Brady announced his retirement following an illustrious career spanning twenty-two seasons. During his initial two years with Tampa Bay, the franchise achieved its two best consecutive regular seasons ever with a combined record of 24–9 and set a franchise best mark at 13–4 in the second year. Prior to Brady’s tenure, Tampa Bay held an all-time playoff record of six wins and nine losses; upon his retirement it stood at eleven wins and ten losses. For the fourth time overall—and first since joining Tampa Bay—he was voted number one by fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 list.

2022 season

On March 13, 2022, just 40 days following his retirement announcement, Brady confirmed his comeback to play for the Buccaneers during the 2022 campaign. In the opening game facing the Cowboys, he set the record as the oldest quarterback to start an NFL contest.[59] By Week 3 against the Packers, Brady surpassed 85,000 career passing yards, becoming the first player in NFL history to achieve this milestone.[60] The Buccaneers endured defeats in Weeks 6 through 8, marking Brady’s initial three-game losing streak since 2002.[61] In Week 8, Brady set an unfortunate record by becoming the most sacked quarterback in NFL history with a total of 555 sacks.[62]

During Week 9 against the Rams, Brady became the first quarterback to accumulate 100,000 combined regular season and playoff passing yards.[63] He secured a last-second touchdown throw to rookie tight end Cade Otton, clinching a 16–13 victory and marking his 55th career game-winning drive, surpassing Peyton Manning’s record.[64] The subsequent week saw him guide Tampa Bay to a 21–16 win over the Seahawks in Germany, making him the first quarterback to secure NFL victories in three different countries outside the United States.[65]

On November 27, Brady’s remarkable streak of winning games when leading by seven points in the final two minutes ended at 218 games during an overtime defeat to the Browns.[66] In Week 13 against the Saints, he orchestrated a last-second touchdown pass to Rachaad White, completing an impressive 13-point comeback—the second such fourth-quarter rally of his career since Super Bowl LI.[67][68]

In Week 17 facing the Panthers, Brady threw for 432 yards and three touchdowns leading to a narrow 30–24 victory.[69] During Week 18 against the Falcons, he surpassed his own NFL records for completions and pass attempts within a single season.[70] Despite this, Tampa Bay fell short with a 30–17 loss, marking Brady’s first losing season as a starter and the first time he lost eight or more games in one season.[71] He was removed early from that game to prevent injury after securing the NFC South division title.[72]

In the Wild Card Round of the postseason, Brady threw for 351 yards with two touchdowns and one interception during a 31–14 loss to Dallas.[73] He established franchise postseason records for most pass attempts (66) and completions (35) in a single game.[74][75] This marked his first back-to-back playoff losses since 2013.[76]

Retirement

On February 1, 2023, Brady declared via social media that he was retiring "for good." Nine days afterward, he officially submitted his retirement documentation to both the NFL and NFLPA. During halftime of the Patriots' opening game on September 10, 2023, Robert Kraft waived the usual four-year waiting period after retirement for Brady’s eligibility to enter the Patriots Hall of Fame, bypassing the standard ballot process and directly inducting him. His formal induction took place on June 12, 2024—a date symbolically chosen to represent the six championships Brady secured with New England (June being the sixth month and 12 his jersey number)—marking the inaugural Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony at Gillette Stadium. Brady was also honored as the first individual in Gillette Stadium’s history to be named a "Keeper of the Light," ceremoniously ringing the bell in the stadium’s newly redesigned lighthouse.

With an audience exceeding 60,000 attendees including fans, family members, former teammates, coaches, and friends, the Patriots celebrated Brady through a three-hour program that featured panel discussions and video retrospectives before officially inducting him as the 35th member of their Hall of Fame. In his emotional address, Brady proclaimed himself "a Patriot for life."

Reflecting on the year in a December 2023 Instagram post, Brady disclosed that he had seriously contemplated returning from retirement in May 2023 to participate in the season but ultimately decided against it after friends surprised him with a retirement party.

Ahead of his induction on June 12, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey proclaimed June 12 as "Tom Brady Day." Kraft revealed that the franchise would retire Brady's number 12 jersey and announced plans to erect a 12-foot statue of Brady at the Patriots Hall of Fame facility.

Broadcasting career

On May 10, 2022, Fox Sports revealed that Brady would serve as its lead color analyst. His reported decade-long contract valued at $375 million positions him as the highest-compensated sports commentator ever. Brady commenced his broadcasting career during the 2024 UFL Championship Game and made his debut on NFL on Fox alongside Kevin Burkhardt during the 2024 NFL season. He also contributed to Fox’s coverage team for Super Bowl LIX.

Following his attempt to acquire part ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders, the NFL imposed limitations on Brady’s broadcasting duties. These restrictions prevent him from attending production meetings or accessing team facilities, coaches, or players. Additionally, he must adhere to NFL regulations barring owners or prospective owners from publicly criticizing officials or teams.

NFL career statistics

Legend
AP NFL MVP
Super Bowl MVP
Won the Super Bowl
NFL record
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacked Fumbles
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Y/A Lng TD Sck Yds Fum Lost
2000 NE 1 0 — 1 3 33.3 6 2.0 6 0 0 42.4 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 NE 15 14 11–3 264 413 63.9 2,843 6.9 91 18 12 86.5 36 43 1.2 12 0 41 216 12 1
2002 NE 16 16 9–7 373 601 62.1 3,764 6.3 49 28 14 85.7 42 110 2.6 15 1 31 190 11 5
2003 NE 16 16 14–2 317 527 60.2 3,620 6.9 82 23 12 85.9 42 63 1.5 11 1 32 219 13 5
2004 NE 16 16 14–2 288 474 60.8 3,692 7.8 50 28 14 92.6 43 28 0.7 10 0 26 162 7 5
2005 NE 16 16 10–6 334 530 63.0 style="background:#cfecec;" |4,110 7.8 71 26 14 92.3 27 89 3.3 15 1 26 188 4 3
2006 NE 16 16 12–4 319 516 61.8 3,529 6.8 62 24 12 87.9 49 102 2.1 22 0 26 175 12 4
2007 NE 16 16 16–0 398 578 68.9 4,806 8.3 69 50 8 117.2 37 98 2.6 19 2 21 128 6 4
2008 NE 1 1 1–0 7 11 63.6 76 6.9 26 0 0 83.9 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2009 NE 16 16 10–6 371 565 65.7 4,398 7.8 81 28 13 (96.2) 29 (44) (1.5) (9) (1) (16) (86) (4) (2)
2010 NE 16 (16) (14–2) 324 (492) 65.9 (3,900) 7.9 (79) (36) 4 (111.0)) (31) (30) (1.0) (9) (1) (25) (175) (3) (1)
2011 NE 16 (16) (13–3) 401 (611) 65.6 (5,235) 8.6 (99) (39) (12) (105.6) (43) (109) (2.5) (13) (3) (32) (173) (6) (2)
2012 NE 16 (16) (12–4) 401 (637) 63.0 (4,827) 7.6 (83) (34) (8) (98.7) (23) (32) (1.4) (7) 4 (27) (182) (2) (0)
2013 NE 16 (16) (12–4) 380 (628) 60.5 (4,343) 6.9 (81) (25) (11) (87.3) (32) (18) (0.6) (11) (0) (40) 256 (9) (3)
2014 NE 16 (16) (12–4) 373 (582) 64.1 (4,109) 7.1 (69) (33) (9) (97.4)&&(36)&&(57)&&(1.6)&&(17)&&(0)&&(21)&&(134)&&(6)&&(3)
2015 NE 16 (12–4) (624)|(64.4)|(4,770)|(7.6)|(76)|style="background:#cfecec;"|(36)|(7)|(102.2)|(34)|(53)|(1.6)|(13)|(3)|(38)|(225)|(6)|(2)
2016 NE (12)|style="background:#cfecec;"|(11–1)|291|(432)|67.4|(3,554)|8.2|(79)|(28)|(2)|(112.2)|(28)|(64)|(2.3)|(15)|(0)|(15)|(87)|(5)|(0)
2017 NE (16)|(13–3)|385|(style="background:#cfecec;")581)|66.3|(style="background:#cfecec;")4,577)|7.9|(64)|(32)|(8)|(102.8)|(25)|(28)|(1.1)|(7)|(0)|(35)|(201)|(7)|(3)
2018 NE (16)(11–5)(375)(570)(65.8)(4,355)(7.6)(63)(29)(11)(97.7)(23)(35)(1..5)(10)(2)(21)(147)(4)(2)
2019 NE 
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Postseason

Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacked Fumbles
2001 NE 3 3 3–0 60 97 61.9 572 5.9 29 1 1 77.3 8 22 2.8 6 1 5 36 1 0
2003 NE 3 3 3–0 75 126 59.5 792 6.3 52 5 2 84.5 12 18 1.5 12 0 0 0 0 0
2004 NE 3 3 3–0 55 81 67.9 587 7.2 60 5 0 109.4 7 3 0.4 3 1 7 57 1 1
2005 NE 2 2 1–1 35 63 55.6 542 8.6 73 4 2 92.2 3 8 2.7 7 0 4 12 2 0
2006 NE 3 3 2–1 70 119 58.8 724 6.1 49 5 4 76.5 8 18 2.3 12 0 4 22 2 0
2007 NE 3 3 2–1 77 109 70.6 737 6.8 53 6 3 96.0 4 −1 −0.3 2 0 8 52 1 1
2009 NE 1 1 0–1 23 42 54.8 154 3.7 24 2 3 49.1 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 22 1 1
2010 NE 1 1 0–1 29 45 64.4 299 6.6 37 2 1 89.0 2 2 1.0 3 0 5 40 1 0
2011 NE 3 3 2–1 75 111 67.6 878 7.9 61 8 4 100.4 9 10 1.1 4 1 3 15 0 0
2012 NE 2 2 1–1 54 94 57.4 664 7.1 47 4 2 84.7 3 4 1.3 3 0 1 9 0 0
2013 NE 2 2 1–1 37 63 58.7 475 7.5 53 1 0 87.7 3 6 2.0 '1' 4 34 '1' 0
2014 NE 3 3 '93' 135 68.9 921 6.8 46 '10' '4' 100.3 11 10 0.9 9 '1' 4 24 0 0
2015 NE 2 2 1-1 55 98 56.1 612 6.2 42 3 2 76.6 9 19 2.1 11 '1' 4 18 0 0
2016 NE 3 3 '93' '142' '1137' '48' '3' '9|'13|'1.415|'0942|'0|
2017 NE ' ' ' ' ' ' '89' '139' '64.' ' ' ' '113' '32' '50' '8' 108.' ' 96' '
2018 NE '85'125'68.'9537.'35688559' '
2019 NE '20'37'54.'2095.'2900' '
2020 TB '81'138'58.'1067.'521098.'13-'--'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'
2021 TB '59'91'64.'6006.'553190.00
2022 TB '35'66'53.3515.'302172.22
Career 48 48 35-13 1200 1921 62.5 13400 7.0 73 88 40 89.8 114 133 1.2 15 7 81 512 16 5

Super Bowl

Year SB Team Opp. Passing Rushing Result
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Y/A TD
2001 XXXVI NE STL 16 27 59.3 145 5.4 1 0 86.2 1 3 3.0 0 W 20–17
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Diet and lifestyle

Brady's wellness routine incorporates transcendental meditation, yoga practice, consistent hydration, an 80/20 dietary balance favoring 80% alkaline foods and 20% acidic ones, early sleep schedules, strength training, and exercises aimed at enhancing neuroplasticity.

He and his family adhere to the rigorous TB12 Method nutritional plan, which prioritizes consuming a high volume of water—approximately half of one's body weight in ounces each day—and eliminates most fruits, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, coffee, Gatorade, white sugar, flour, gluten, dairy products, soda, cereal, white rice, potatoes, and bread. In 2022, Brady emphasized his choice of organic produce to maximize nutrient density derived from the soil.

Several professional athletes have embraced Brady's plant-based dietary strategy created alongside Alex Guerrero. Among those influenced are former teammate Rob Gronkowski since 2017, quarterback Kirk Cousins, and hockey player Mark Scheifele. This approach has contributed positively to their athletic performance and career durability.

Film

Year Title Role
2003 Stuck on You Computer enthusiast
2015 Ted 2 Himself
Entourage Himself
2023 80 for Brady Himself

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2004 In the Game Himself Documentary television program
2005 Saturday Night Live Himself/Host Season 30 Episode 17
The Simpsons Himself Episode: "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass"
2006 Family Guy Himself Episode: "Patriot Games"
2009 Entourage Himself Episode: "Fore!"
2018 Tom vs Time Himself Six-episode sports documentary series on Facebook Watch
2019 Living with Yourself Himself Episode: "The Best You Can Be"
2021 Man in the Arena: Tom Brady Himself Ten-episode miniseries on ESPN
2024 The Dynasty: New England Patriots Himself Ten-episode sports documentary series on Apple TV+
The Roast of Tom Brady Himself Comedy special on Netflix
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition Voice role as Himself Special presentation on Disney+

See also

Further reading

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