Adam Vinatieri apologizes for comments about Belichick and Brady in speech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Adam Vinatieri issued an apology following remarks he made during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech on August 8. Vinatieri's 18-minute speech included humor at the expense of former teammates Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. He noted Belichick's absence due to his commitments as head coach at North Carolina and made jokes referencing Brady's public altercations. Following backlash, Vinatieri clarified his intent was to entertain, expressing regret to anyone who found his comments offensive during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show on August 10.
- •Vinatieri was inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 8.
- •He addressed Belichick's absence with humorous remarks.
- •Brady's recent on-stage incident was referenced jokingly.
- •Vinatieri's apology aimed to clarify his intentions.
- •He expressed hopes of entertaining rather than offending.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — “If People Got Offended, I Apologize”: Adam Vinatieri Issues Statement After Calling Out Bill Belichick & Tom Brady in Hall of Fame Speech
"When the former placekicker, 53-year-old Adam Vinatieri, got inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, his 18-minute-long speech clarified how it was one of his “biggest” dreams that came true. However, to irk some, he also dragged his former New England Patriots connections into the speech, not to thank but mock them.
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