Tom Brady Won't Root for Patriots in Super Bowl

The former Patriots QB says he has no 'dog in the fight' as his old team faces the Seahawks.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:07am

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Tom Brady, the former longtime quarterback of the New England Patriots, says he will not be rooting for his old team in this year's Super Bowl. Brady, who is now a Fox commentator and a minority owner of the Raiders, believes the Seahawks would beat the Patriots in a hypothetical 10-game series.

Why it matters

Brady's comments are notable given his storied 20-year career with the Patriots, during which he led the team to six Super Bowl championships. His lack of rooting interest in his former team's Super Bowl appearance highlights the changing nature of his relationship with the franchise.

The details

Brady told the Let's Go! podcast that he doesn't 'have a dog in the fight' for this year's Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks. He said he's glad the Patriots have embraced the 'Mike Vrabel regime' and the team's new era of players. Brady also noted his current conflict of interest as a Raiders minority owner, with the Raiders expected to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach.

  • Brady led the Patriots to a Super Bowl victory over the Seahawks 11 years ago in Super Bowl XLIX.
  • Brady retired from the NFL after the 2022 season and was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
  • The Patriots are playing in the Super Bowl for the first time since Brady's departure from the team.

The players

Tom Brady

A former longtime quarterback for the New England Patriots who is now a Fox commentator and minority owner of the Raiders.

Mike Vrabel

The current head coach of the Patriots, taking over the team after Brady's departure.

Klint Kubiak

The Seahawks' offensive coordinator who is expected to be hired as the next head coach of the Raiders.

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What they’re saying

“I don't have a dog in the fight in this one. May the best team win. In terms of the Patriots, this is a new chapter in New England, and I'm glad everyone's embraced the Mike Vrabel regime, all the amazing players that have worked so hard to get their club to this position.”

— Tom Brady (Let's Go! podcast)

“You have different chapters and moments that you go through where you're affiliated with a certain team at Michigan and then I was with the Patriots for 20 years, I was with Tampa for three amazing years. I've been in broadcasting, now I'm an owner of the Raiders. Those memories that I have are forever ingrained in me. ... Now in a different phase in my life I root for people and people I really care about.”

— Tom Brady (Let's Go! podcast)

What’s next

The Patriots and Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024.

The takeaway

Brady's comments highlight the evolving nature of his relationship with the Patriots organization, as he transitions into new roles in the NFL while maintaining respect for his former team's success. His lack of rooting interest in the Super Bowl reflects the changing dynamics of his storied career.