Dave Portnoy criticizes Tom Brady's return to Foxborough ahead of broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Tom Brady is scheduled to return to Foxborough as a Fox broadcaster for the Patriots’ game against the Packers on Sunday. His homecoming has received mixed reactions, with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy expressing skepticism about the celebrations surrounding Brady's return, suggesting they imply that fans have forgotten his past with the team. Mike Vrabel, a former teammate of Brady’s, commented on the situation with apparent humor, although his remarks may reflect the mixed feelings in the Patriots community about Brady’s exit to Tampa Bay. Brady has hinted at an emotional return, indicating his deep ties to the organization and its history.
- •Brady returns to Foxborough for the first time as a broadcaster.
- •Portnoy criticizes the enthusiasm for Brady's return.
- •Mike Vrabel jokingly refers to a 'contractual obligation' to meet Brady.
- •Brady expresses excitement about returning to the Patriots organization.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Like we are all very stupid people who don’t remember the past’: Dave Portnoy takes a shot at Tom Brady
"Tom Brady is returning to Foxborough on Sunday, this time as a Fox broadcaster for the Patriots’ game against the Packers. While it will be a major homecoming for Brady, who spent two decades leading the Patriots dynasty, not everyone in New England seems thrilled about it. When Mike Vrabel was asked about seeing his…
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