Tom Brady explains why he felt ‘embarrassed’ after swearing on FOX broadcast
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady expressed embarrassment and apologized for using profanity during a FOX broadcast of a Dallas Cowboys game, specifically calling a pass an "absolute piss missile." He also reacted with an expletive to an injury. Brady acknowledged the inappropriateness for a family audience and vowed to clean up his language, joking about his family's "swear jar."
Why it matters
This incident highlights the challenges public figures face in transitioning from professional sports environments to mainstream media, where language standards are different. It also shows the immediate public scrutiny and expectation for apologies in the age of social media.
Tom Brady has admitted he was “kind of embarrassed” after using profanity during FOX’s broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys’ 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders. The former quarterback’s comment came during a big play from Dak Prescott, when Brady described the Cowboys quarterback’s deep throw to CeeDee Lamb in unusually blunt terms. The remark quickly spread online, adding to another uncomfortable moment from the same broadcast when Brady also reacted to Jayden Daniels’ serious elbow injury with an expletive. Days later, Brady addressed his language and said he plans to clean it up on future FOX broadcasts.Why did Tom Brady apologize for his FOX broadcast comments?Tom Brady’s first slip came during Prescott’s 35-yard completion to Lamb in the fourth quarter.
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