Tom Brady Clarifies Super Bowl Stance After Backlash

Former Patriots quarterback walks back comments about not supporting his old team in big game.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Tom Brady has backtracked on his previous claim that he doesn't have a 'dog in the fight' for Super Bowl LX, where his former team the New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks. Brady's comments drew fierce criticism from a host of New England sports legends, prompting the quarterback to clarify his position and affirm his support for the Patriots.

Why it matters

As one of the greatest players in Patriots history, Brady's perceived lack of support for his old team in the Super Bowl was seen as a betrayal by many fans and former teammates. His clarification helps mend fences and shows he still has strong ties to the franchise that he led to six championships.

The details

In an initial interview, Brady said he 'doesn't have a dog in the fight' for Super Bowl LX, where the Patriots will face the Seahawks. This drew heavy criticism from New England sports icons like Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, who felt Brady should be supporting his former team. Brady later walked back those comments, stating that he will be rooting for the Patriots to win their seventh Super Bowl title.

  • Super Bowl LX will take place on February 9, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Tom Brady

Legendary former quarterback for the New England Patriots, who led the team to 6 Super Bowl championships during his 20-year career.

Rob Gronkowski

Retired Patriots tight end and one of Brady's favorite targets, who won 3 Super Bowls with the team.

Julian Edelman

Retired Patriots wide receiver who played alongside Brady for 11 seasons and won 3 Super Bowls.

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