Well, it didn’t take long for Tom Brady to make headlines again—this time not for a game-winning drive or a retirement announcement, but for an F-bomb that hit the airwaves during a live broadcast on Fox Sports. Yep, the GOAT of football is learning that the broadcast booth can be just as unforgiving as the gridiron.
During Sunday’s Giants vs. Eagles matchup, Brady was analyzing a play by Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts—who escaped pressure with the kind of slick athleticism that leaves defenders gasping.
Brady was in full play-by-play mode when the slip happened: “The D-line is almost there to get him, and then, nope, he just squirts away, and they can’t f***ing… uh, just like that.” He caught himself mid-word, but the damage was done. Fans watching at home heard it loud and clear, and within minutes, clips were flying around social media.
For a guy with a $375 million contract to talk football, you’d think the biggest fumble of his season wouldn’t come from his mouth. But this isn’t the first eyebrow-raising moment since he joined the booth. Remember the dog comment back in September? Brady was reacting to a sideline meltdown and said, “Kick the dog, throw the helmet. Whatever it takes.” That one left viewers scratching their heads and wondering if they heard him right. They did.
And then there’s the whole Raiders situation. Brady’s role as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders while simultaneously serving as a Fox Sports commentator has already raised concerns.
The image of him sitting among the Raiders’ coaching staff during a Monday Night Football game against the Chargers only added fuel to the fire. Fans and analysts alike have been asking: Can he really wear both hats without crossing any lines?
The NFL has strict rules about team ownership and broadcasting integrity, and while there’s been no official slap on the wrist yet, the optics aren’t great. When you’re both calling games and possibly holding a financial stake in one of the teams on the field, questions are going to come up—and they have.
Sunday’s game wasn’t short on drama either. Giants rookie Cam Skattebo suffered a brutal ankle injury during the second quarter that silenced the stadium. A dislocation so severe the bone was reportedly visible inside his sock. Teammates dropped to their knees, some turned away, and medics rushed the field. It was a sobering moment in a game that had already gone off-script.
But back to Brady—between the on-air gaffe, past remarks, and blurred lines with team ownership, the transition from legend to analyst isn’t exactly going smoothly. For someone so known for precision and control on the field, his rookie season behind the mic has been anything but buttoned-up. He might be the GOAT, but even the greatest slip up now and then—and when they do, it’s on live TV.
