Tom Brady Set for Patriots Return in 2023 Opener – Here’s Why

Tom Brady is coming back to Foxborough, Massachusetts, during the New England Patriots 2023 home opener. However, the NFL legend is not playing, as he has no plans to unretire again.

This begs the question, if he is not playing, why is he back in New England? Well, Patriots owner Robert Kraft appeared on the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program and said, "The NFL is over a century old, and 20% of those years of the NFL, the greatest player in the history of the game played right here in Foxborough."

He then stated that the team will be honoring Brady in the home opener. He said, "it will be the beginning of many celebrations to honor Tom Brady and say thank you for what he did for us those 20 years playing for the New England Patriots."

According to Fox News, of Brady's 23 seasons in the NFL, he spent 20 of them with the New England Patriots. There, he won six championships before going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and winning his seventh and final ring there.

It will be the first time the legendary quarterback faces the New England fans since leaving the team for Tampa in 2021. The Patriots also hyped up Tom Brady's big return to Foxborough with this Tweet:

Patriots Star Davon Godchaux Discusses Tom Brady Return

With their all-time great returning for the first time since leaving the team, it is not just Patriots fans who are excited, but also the players. This includes defensive lineman Davon Godchaux, who recently spoke to Boston.com about Tom Brady returning.

He stated that the return is "going to be big," and added that "A lot of people are looking forward to that."

However, the Patriots defensive star did admit that, like NFL fans, he also did not know who they will be facing in their home opener yet at that time. However, he acknowledged that it will be a game of special significance and will be tackling it the "Patriot Way."

He also vowed to win the game because "A legend is coming back" and that they "definitely got to show out."

It has just been confirmed on Thursday night that the New England Patriots will open the season during Week 1 of the new NFL season, and they are facing the defending NFC Champion Eagles. They are also set to face defending NFL Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, next season.

Meanwhile, Tom Brady's Ex, Gisele Bundchen, Shows Off Toned Figure

While Tom Brady is preparing for his big New England return, his ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen, was seen exiting a gym in Miami, Florida, and showing off how toned she is.

According to the US Sun, the Brazilian supermodel is "back in the business" full-time and that she is reportedly "excited for her future," A source stated that "She really wants to invest in herself and her ideas."

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Written by: Rick Martin

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