Last month, the New England Patriots announced Tom Brady will be honored at the team’s 2023 season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
On Thursday, Brady shared his thoughts on his impending return to Gillette Stadium and explained how the highly anticipated ceremony came to be.
“It was such a kind gesture by RKK (team owner Robert Kraft), who I’ve been in touch with since the season ended,” the retired quarterback said in an interview with ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap. “We’ve always had a great relationship. From the moment that I stepped foot in Foxboro, I’ve cherished that opportunity, and I’ve always felt like I’ve been a member of that organization.