NFL icon Tom Brady showed no restraint in his verbal sparring during the lead-up to the highly anticipated Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The 48-year-old former quarterback, who is emerging from retirement for the event, will captain the Founders FFC team as quarterback alongside Philadelphia Eagles standout Jalen Hurts. Their squad is set to compete against the Wildcats FFC, led by Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, in Los Angeles on March 21.
Brady's Sharp Digs at Burrow Over Oscars Appearance
At the draft night on Wednesday, Brady seized the opportunity to tease Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow about his recent high-profile social outings. Specifically, Brady referenced Burrow being spotted with social media personality Alix Earle after the Oscars, just weeks after Brady himself was seen spending time with Earle. On stage, Brady quipped, "That's what they called Joe at those Oscars parties... Wildcat!" adding, "At least he's here! No fashion parties to attend." Burrow remained silent in response, simply standing by as Brady grinned from across the stage.
This incident follows Burrow's appearance at an Oscars afterparty with Earle, singer Tate McRae, and Stassie Karanikolaou on Sunday night. Despite his $55 million average annual salary and recent struggles to reach the Super Bowl, Burrow has garnered attention for his romantic links, including a reported past with model Olivia Ponton and a debunked sighting with Jessica Alba in Las Vegas.
Brady's Ongoing Rivalry with Logan Paul
Beyond targeting Burrow, Brady also took shots at WWE superstar Logan Paul during the draft night. Paul challenged Brady on stage, saying, "What do you want, Tom? Say something. You had a lot to say on my podcast, now you've got nothing to say?" In retaliation, Brady criticized Paul for recently picking fights with multiple NFL stars, labeling it "the dumbest thing" ever. This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the two ahead of the flag football game.
The backdrop to these interactions includes Brady's own connection to Alix Earle, having spent New Year's Eve with her in St Barths and later dancing with her at a pre-Super Bowl party in Santa Clara, California. As the sporting spectacle approaches, Brady's combative remarks are setting the stage for a competitive and entertaining matchup in Los Angeles.
