Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 8! It’s time to kick off the 2024 NFL season, and the excitement is palpable.
This year, a major point of interest is the broadcasting debut of none other than Tom Brady, the NFL legend and future Hall of Famer.
While countless rookies will step onto the field for their first NFL moments, Brady will also be making his debut—this time in the broadcast booth. He’ll be covering the Week 1 showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns on FOX.
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Brady’s foray into broadcasting comes after signing a staggering 10-year, $375 million deal with FOX Sports, stepping in for fellow former player Greg Olsen. It’s not every day a broadcasting opportunity like this comes along, and FOX seized it.
Known for his intense competitiveness, some might wonder why Brady is taking this leap. One look at his latest FOX commercial gives a hint—it’s all about his passion for the game.
At 47, Brady has achieved it all but is eager to learn more. He shared, “How do I understand the mechanics of broadcasting and network television? As I’ve kind of worked my way through that process, it has come back to just be myself. To clearly see what I see on the field. And then what people hopefully will see is my love of the game.”
Brady’s immense love for football drives him to share insights as he calls some of the season’s biggest matchups. After a long and storied career, he finally made the decision to retire following the 2021-22 season, only to return briefly for 2022. His last game saw a remarkable performance against the Cowboys, where he completed 35 passes out of 66 attempts for 351 yards—two touchdowns and one interception.
As he embarks on this new chapter, opinions may be mixed about his potential success in broadcasting. However, given Brady’s dedication and approach, it’s hard to see how he won’t excel.