Tom Brady’s Physical Appearance Draws Attention at Patriots Statue Unveiling originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Tom Brady transformed the New England Patriots into one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties of all time, leading them to six Super Bowl wins and 17 division titles.
But the legendary quarterback also underwent another transformation, one that was on display on Friday as the Patriots unveiled a trophy of Brady outside Gillette Stadium.
The team honored Brady at a ceremony before their preseason game on Friday, with owner Robert Kraft praising the quarterback for his contributions to the franchise before the 17-foot statue was unveiled. The event also drew attention to the physical transformation Brady has undergone since his early playing days as he adopted a more svelte look.
“Think they used his previous face,” one fan wrote on X of the statue.
Others praised Brady for staying in such great shape even after his playing days came to an end.
“Brady looking like he got another season left in him,” a fan wrote on X.
THE GOAT. IN BRONZE.@TomBrady | @NFLpic.twitter.com/Fm0TvQoOvH
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 8, 2025
But others thought Brady was trying a bit too hard to look young and hip.
“A grown man wearing white pants. Not even once,” a fan wrote.
Brady seemed to savor the moment, even throwing a jab at his longtime rival.
“But in the end, the statue isn’t just for Pats fans,” Brady said. “It’ll also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year. Probably in the second quarter. Maybe the third.”
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
