Tom Brady Joins Patriots at Super Bowl

Tom Brady is making his presence felt with the Patriots once again.

After facing backlash for his neutral comments regarding the 2026 Super Bowl, Brady announced late Friday that he would indeed attend the Patriots’ game against the Seahawks.

He shared a photo with Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Instagram, captioning it with, “You know I protected you RKK. Get that seventh ring so we can have a match.”

In another post, Brady was seen alongside Kraft and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, humorously noting, “I’m sure Roger is rooting for you too,” adding a laughing emoji.

This cheerful stance marks a shift from Brady’s earlier, more diplomatic comments that drew ire from fans in Boston.

On the *Let’s Go* podcast, Brady, who secured six Super Bowl victories with the Patriots from 2000 to 2019, said he wanted to adopt a neutral fan position.

“There will be no dogs in this battle,” he told host Jim Gray. “May the best team win. For the Patriots, it’s a new chapter and I’m happy the fans have embraced the Mike Vrabel era. Great players have worked hard to bring the club back. Sure, there was a little pause, but now the Patriots are back in action—it’s an exciting time for New England.”

Brady elaborated that he values the people involved more than the teams themselves. “I support the individuals I care about,” he explained. “I want to enjoy the game and appreciate the moment. It’s about the players on the field, not which team I’m rooting for.”

This approach did not sit well with many in New England.

Former teammate Vince Wilfork, who won two titles alongside Brady, dismissed his comments as “bull crap,” while Asante Samuel expressed disappointment in Brady’s stance.

“That’s nonsense, Tom,” Wilfork stated. “Let’s be real. This isn’t politics; it’s something else. If you think we can’t win, just say it. Stop sitting on the fence.”

Brady won’t be participating in this year’s Super Bowl due to NBC’s eligibility rules, but New England is aiming for its seventh title, the first without Brady at the helm.

Having led the Patriots to championships in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014 against the Seahawks, 2016, and 2018, he claimed his seventh Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in 2020.

If New England wins on Sunday, they will surpass the Steelers for the most Super Bowl rings, while Seattle will be looking for its second championship.