NFL legend Tom Brady found himself at the centre of an embarrassing social media faux pas during the Washington Commanders' preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, mistakenly identifying rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels as his own mother in a now-viral post.
The Cringeworthy Mix-Up
During the broadcast of Saturday's game, the seven-time Super Bowl champion took to social media platform X to comment on what he believed was a "proud mom" moment, sharing a screenshot of a woman celebrating in the stands with the caption: "Proud mom."
Unfortunately for Brady, the woman in question was actually Regime Daniels - mother of Commanders' number two draft pick Jayden Daniels - while the "proud mom" he referenced was celebrating her son's NFL debut from the FedEx Field stands.
Social Media Backlash
The blunder didn't go unnoticed by sharp-eyed football fans, who quickly flooded the comments section to correct the retired quarterback. One user pointedly responded: "That's Jayden Daniels' mom... not his," while others questioned Brady's football knowledge despite his legendary playing career.
The awkward mistake comes as Brady embarks on his new role as Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst in a staggering £312 million deal, raising questions about his preparation for the broadcasting booth.
Daniels' Debut Performance
Meanwhile, the actual subject of the confusion - Jayden Daniels - delivered an impressive preseason debut for the Commanders. The rookie quarterback completed 2 of 3 passes for 12 yards and added 13 rushing yards during his limited playing time in Washington's 17-14 victory over their NFC East rivals.
Daniels, who won the Heisman Trophy at LSU last season, is expected to become the Commanders' starting quarterback as they begin a new era under head coach Dan Quinn.
Broadcasting Concerns
This isn't the first time Brady's broadcasting credentials have faced scrutiny. The future Hall of Famer's transition to the commentary box has been closely watched since announcing his record-breaking deal with Fox Sports in 2022.
While Brady's playing credentials are unquestionable, this latest gaffe has some fans and analysts wondering if the NFL great might need to brush up on his league knowledge before taking the microphone for regular season games.
The Commanders will continue their preseason preparations ahead of their September 8th season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Brady will make his regular season broadcasting debut on September 15th when the Cleveland Browns host the Dallas Cowboys.
