Tom Brady was the talk of the town in Tampa Bay on Sunday, as the team’s former quarterback returned in his new role as an analyst for FOX Sports.
The NFL’s all-time great was on the field before the game at Raymond James Stadium, and was seen chatting with old friends and former teammates, before heading to the booth to call the Buccaneers’ game against the Eagles.
Brady received a hero’s welcome from fans, with one on social media even pleading, “Can he get ready for one more game?”
Brady was recorded leaving the tunnel with his new FOX Sports colleagues, 20 months after he walked the same path and said goodbye for the last time as a player.
This time, he was all smiles as he was joined by Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi, and he stopped to chat with his old teammate Robert Hainsey, the Bucs’ starting center.
Tom Brady talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen before the game
Brady shared a hug with former teammate Robert Hainsey as he exited the tunnel.
While on the field, Brady also chatted with legendary coach Tom Moore, who is now the team’s offensive consultant at the age of 85.
He also stopped to speak with the team’s current offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, before the 1:00 pm game against Philadelphia.
Sunday will be the first time Brady will not call a game involving Dallas, after his first three weeks in the booth included Jerry Jones’ team.
Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi were also at Raymond James Stadium for Fox.
Brady speaks with legendary Bucs coach and current offensive consultant Tom Moore
In Week 1 he was in Cleveland to announce the Cowboys’ victory over the Browns, before two weekends in Arlington for losses to New Orleans and Baltimore.
This week he’s alongside Kevin Burkhardt for Eagles-Bucs, and it’s also the first time he’s called up a former team of his.
Brady is in the first year of a 10-year million-dollar contract with Fox Sports that will allow him to earn $375 million.