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What Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel said about Tom Brady’s return to Gillette Stadium

"I think I'm required contractually to catch up with [Brady] at some point," Vrabel said.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:54 PM
What Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel said about Tom Brady’s return to Gillette Stadium
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye addressed Tom Brady's return to Gillette Stadium to broadcast Sunday's game.
  • Vrabel stated he expects to catch up with Brady via Zoom prior to the matchup with Green Bay.
  • Maye praised Brady's legacy at Gillette Stadium but noted the broadcaster's return will not alter his preparation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye shared their thoughts on Tom Brady returning to Gillette Stadium as a broadcaster for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. Vrabel noted that he contractually expects to speak with his former teammate via Zoom prior to kickoff, and anticipated seeing Brady at Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday.

Maye called Brady a legend who helped build Gillette Stadium into what it is today, though he emphasized that Brady's presence won't impact his preparation. Maye also expressed excitement about Gronkowski entering the team's Hall of Fame, recalling how he grew up wearing Gronkowski's jersey shirt and playing as him in video games.

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