Tom Brady criticizes current NFL players for skipping preseason games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, has publicly criticized current NFL players for opting out of preseason games. In a deleted Instagram Story, Brady referenced his own work ethic and recalled a touchdown pass he threw to Randy Moss during a 2010 preseason game. He emphasized the importance of practice and playing during the season. Brady retired from the NFL in 2023 and is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. He also leads NFL commentary at Fox Sports and is involved in various entertainment projects.
- •Brady criticized players sitting out preseason games like they're seeking easy options.
- •He shared a clip of his touchdown pass during a 2010 preseason game.
- •Brady retired in 2023, after a brief comeback in 2022.
- •He holds minority stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Aces.
- •Brady also serves as a lead analyst for Fox Sports.
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Brady slams current NFL players — and strokes his own ego — with jab about preseason games
"Seven-time Super Bowl champion shared the reminder that ‘practice makes perfect’
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