Tom Brady Says Family and Football Are the 'Most Important' Things to Him After Return to the NFL

Mar. 15, 2025

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Tom Bradyis opening up about his priorities.

“I hope that’s not the only place I find it because that’s a brutal way to go after a long period of time, to have that. But there is a simplicity to life when you’re in football season because there’s a rhythm to it,” he said, noting the one-game-a-week schedule.

He went on to discuss other things that bring him “peace,” like his family.

“Football and family has always been the most important thing to me so it’s a good time of year,” said Brady, who shares son Benjamin Rein, 12, and daughter Vivian Lake, 9, with wifeGisele Bündchen. He’s also dad to sonJohn “Jack” Edward, 15, whom he shares with exBridget Moynahan.

Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady with their kids.https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4izlXgY83/

Though she didn’t attend the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener,Bündchen publicly supported Bradyvia social media on Sunday,tweeting: “Let’s go @TomBrady ! Let’s go Bucs ! ✨✨✨.”

Last week, a source with the Buccaneers told PEOPLE that there were no plans in place for Bündchento attend this weekend’s game.

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Rumors of a rift between the couple increased last month after Bradywas excused from practicing with the Buccaneers"to deal with some personal things," head coach Todd Bowles said at the time.

When Brady returned to practice 11 days later, the father of three said he needed the time away.

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“Everyone has different situations they’re dealing with, and we all have unique challenges to our lives,” Brady told reporters. “I’m 45 years old, man.”

“There’s a lot of s— going on, so you just have to try and figure out life the best you can. You know, it’s a continuous process,” he continued.

On Monday, multiple sources told PEOPLE that Bündchen is “frustrated” with his decision to unretire.

“Going back to Tampa after the retirement put a strain on the personal side of his life,” a source said. “Gisele is frustrated and sick of his career coming before their family, who has always supported him.”

The couple spending time apart from one another"has happened before," the source explained, adding that “they are trying” to make the relationship work.

source: people.com