Tom Brady is coming back to New England, not in a helmet and pads, but in the form of a 12-foot bronze statue.
The New England Patriots just announced plans to unveil the long-anticipated tribute to the legendary quarterback on August 8, right before their preseason opener against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium.
Fans have been waiting for this moment since team owner Robert Kraft first teased the idea during Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction last year. That same night, the franchise officially retired Brady’s iconic No. 12 jersey, sealing his legacy in Foxborough forever.
Brady’s Legacy Cast In Bronze
Kraft revealed last year that a local artist had already started work on the statue, which he said would “perpetuate the legendary legacy of this once-in-a-lifetime player.” Now, the countdown is on. The unveiling will come during a special ceremony outside the stadium, giving fans a new landmark to flock to when they visit 1 Patriot Place.
The date wasn’t a sure thing until recently.
The team initially aimed for a 2024 unveiling, but Brady’s packed schedule, thanks to his massive $375 million broadcasting deal with Fox Sports, pushed the timeline. With his media commitments now settled into a rhythm, the stars finally aligned.
Brady’s numbers tell their own story.
Over two decades in New England, he won six Super Bowls in nine appearances and piled up stats that rewrote the NFL record book.
He closed his career with a seventh ring in Tampa Bay, but his heart and history remain rooted in Foxborough.
He owns the NFL’s all-time records for passing yards (89,214), passing touchdowns (649), and Super Bowl wins (7), among others.
The August 8 ceremony is expected to draw a crowd, with fans, former teammates, and likely Brady himself in attendance.
And yes, the statue is taller than most of his offensive linemen, standing 12 feet high, a nod to the jersey number that became a symbol of dominance for two decades.
New England fans can mark their calendars and prep their cameras. Brady may have hung up the cleats, but starting this August, he’ll stand tall just outside where it all happened. Let’s just hope the sculptor captured that classic TB12 intensity.
