Tom Brady criticizes officials during Packers-Lions game in Detroit

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Tom Brady criticizes officials during Packers-Lions game in Detroit
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Tom Brady, while working as a broadcaster for Fox, criticized officiating calls during the Packers-Lions game in Detroit on October 26. In the third quarter, Brady referenced a roughing the passer penalty on Packers linebacker Brenton Cox Jr., questioning its validity. He later commented on an illegal hit call involving Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes and a roughing the passer penalty called on Packers defensive tackle Karl Brooks. Brady's remarks could lead to scrutiny from the NFL, which prohibits team owners from being excessively critical of officiating. His comments have raised questions about whether they will be viewed as 'egregious' under league guidelines.

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  • •Brady questioned officiating during the ongoing Packers-Lions game.
  • •He highlighted a roughing the passer penalty on Brenton Cox Jr.
  • •Brady described another hit on MarShawn Lloyd as unfair.
  • •NFL rules limit how team personnel can criticize officials.
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  • 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Brady's criticism of officials tests limits of what a team owner can say
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Tom Brady's insistence on working for Fox while owning a piece of the Raiders creates potential complications beyond the restrictions on his access to team facilities and practices.

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