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Tom Brady apologizes for comparing NFL season to military deployment

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady apologized at a press conference Thursday for comparing an NFL football season to military deployment.

“Before we start, can I say one thing?” Brady said. “Earlier this week I made a statement about playing football and the military and it was a very poor choice of words. I just want to express that to any sentiments out there that people may have taken it in a certain way, so I apologize.”

The comments came during an appearance on the “Let’s Go!” podcast with Jim Gray.

“I almost look at a football season like you’re going away on deployment,” Brady said last week.