​Tom Brady sends heartfelt message to Patriots fans in return to Foxborough originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Sunday marked a special moment for Tom Brady as he called his first Patriots game as a broadcaster.Brady, who attended Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, was in the booth alongside Kevin Burkhardt as New England hosted the Packers at Gillette Stadium.While the job calls for a certain level of professionalism, Brady took a moment during the broadcast to acknowledge Patriots fans who supported him for two decades in Foxborough.Here’s a look at Brady’s message to Patriots fans.MORE:Why it took 2 years for Tom Brady to call first Patriots gameTom Brady sends heartfelt message to Patriots fansBrady said the experience in Foxborough was “nostalgic” as he returned to Gillette Stadium as a broadcaster.”I just can’t thank everyone enough for the love and support over 20 years here, and I feel like I’m the luckiest man alive to play for this unbelievable community,” Brady said.”I feel like I’m the luckiest man alive to play for this unbelievable community.” – Tom Brady in his return to Foxborough 🏈🎙️ https://t.co/2rU3HcP5lo— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 8, 2026The legendary quarterback also paid tribute to those who were part of his six Super Bowl wins with the Patriots.”I had the most amazing teammates and coaches every step of the way,” Brady said. “We tried to take the field and do things the right way.”Brady has been back to Gillette Stadium as both a player and a former player — he was honored by the Patriots after his retirement in 2023 — but Sunday was a first in his third season as a Fox broadcaster. While he finished his career in Tampa Bay, Brady has left no doubt the Patriots hold a special place in his heart.MORE NFL NEWS:NFL trade deadline predictions for every teamTracking 2026 NFL trade deadline news and rumorsRanking the worst offensive performances in Week 9