The Patriots have revealed a statue of Tom Brady outside their stadium, emphasizing that ‘this statue is for more than just Patriots supporters.’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady returned Friday to Foxborough, Massachusetts, the place where he spent two decades of his storied career. Brady was on hand for a statue-unveiling ceremony before the New England Patriots opened their 2025 preseason slate, dropping the curtain on a 12-foot bronze statue in Brady’s likeness. The statue honoring the seven-time Super Bowl winner was placed near the entrance of the team’s Hall of Fame at Patriot Place, which sits just beyond Gillette Stadium’s entry gates.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBrady became the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. Longtime Patriots team owner Robert Kraft commissioned the sculpture. “Tommy, you have not only etched your name in NFL history. You’ve etched it in all our hearts,” Kraft said in remarks during the ceremony. “And now your likeness will forever stand tall here at Gillette Stadium, just like you did — standing tall, poised and laser-focused. People may forget what’s said tonight, but may this statue forever remind us what Tom Brady did and how he made us all feel.”The towering statue depicts Brady’s trademark celebratory pose with his fist raised. The pose is not believed to be a nod to any specific moment in Brady’s 20-year run with the team.TOM BRADY HINTS AT PLAYING FOOTBALL IN HIS 50S AFTER SEEING IMPRESSIVE CAREER STATSThe facial design appeared to depict a keenly focused Brady, which is an expression he frequently had when he was playing in an NFL game.During his speech, Brady took a moment to give credit to his teammates, some of whom were in the audience for the former quarterback’s special day.”Look, I know what this statue represents. It’s not about one guy. It never is, it never has been,” Brady said. “And, in football, it never will be. It’s about a team and a commitment to being great together.”Brady also couldn’t resist taking a jab at the New York Jets, one of the Patriots’ longtime AFC East rivals.”In the end, this statue isn’t just for Pats fans,” Brady noted. “It will also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year, probably in the second quarter, maybe the third.”Brady is by far the most accomplished player to have worn a Patriots uniform. He won six of his seven Super Bowl titles with the team.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBrady spent the final three seasons of his storied career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning one more championship with the team. He returned to New England in June 2024 for his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.