Playing the game of football came seamlessly to Tom Brady over the course of his decorated 23-season NFL career. But that hasn't been the case when it comes to calling games from the booth.
Weeks removed from dropping an S-bomb after seeing Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' injured elbow, Tom became a repeat offender. During the NFL on Fox Pregame show on Sunday (November 1),
Brady Drops Another Expletive on Live Television
During his weekly appearance on the program, Fox host Curt Menefee grilled the 7-time Super Bowl Winner. About which quarterback has the third-most 300-yard passing games in NFL history. Despite holding a majority of the NFL quarterback records, Menefee revealed that Brady had been bested in this category. He placed second. Brady replied to the question with Drew Brees. But that was incorrect, as Brees sits in the top spot in the category. The correct answer was Brady's long-time rival, Peyton Manning. Shortly after blurting out Brees' name, he said "Oh s**t!"
NFL on Fox co-host Howie Long joked that they had let Tom "get away with one." In reference to the expletive. Michael Strahan also joined in on the fun, noting that the show is live so it could not be edited out. Menefee had more grace for the quarterback and noted that Brady is "still learning."
Brady Could Face Discipline Over Slip Up
Per a Sunday report from Front Office Sports, Brady could be disciplined for the slip of the tongue. Per the report, the FCC's website noted that "Broadcasting obscene content is prohibited by law at all times of the day. Indecent and profane content are prohibited on broadcast TV and radio between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., when there is a reasonable risk that children may be in the audience."
The website also notes: "Enforcement of the obscenity, indecency and profanity rules usually begins with complaints from the public that FCC staff review for possible violations. If an investigation is warranted and the FCC finds a station in violation of its rules, it has the authority to revoke a station license, impose a fine or issue an admonishment or warning."
Brady is in his fourth year of a 10-year, $375 million contract that he agreed to in May 2022