Tom Brady might be walking back his earlier stance about staying neutral in Super Bowl LX-and he’s doing it in a way that hits close to home for Patriots fans.
Earlier this week, Brady made headlines when he said he had no rooting interest in the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. It was a surprising stance from the quarterback who built a dynasty in Foxborough, winning six Lombardi Trophies with the franchise before adding a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His comments didn’t sit well with some of his former teammates, who expected a bit more loyalty from the face of the Patriots' golden era.
But on Friday, Brady posted something that might just change the narrative-or at least soften the blow. In an Instagram story, he shared a photo of himself alongside Patriots owner Robert Kraft, with a caption that read: “You know I got your back RKK. Get that 7th ring so we can match.”
That’s a different tone from what we heard earlier in the week. And while Brady didn’t explicitly say he’s pulling for New England, the message was clear: he wants Kraft to reach the same rarefied air he’s in-a seven-ring club that only a handful of people in NFL history can even dream about.
It’s worth noting that this Super Bowl marks the Patriots’ first trip to the big stage without Brady under center. That alone makes this a pivotal moment for the franchise.
For years, the question lingered-could New England win without him? Now, they’re on the doorstep of answering that, and Brady’s subtle show of support for Kraft adds a layer of intrigue.
Whether this post was a genuine change of heart or a response to the backlash from earlier in the week, it’s clear Brady still feels a connection to the organization that helped define his career. And for Patriots fans, that’s a welcome sign from the quarterback who once made February feel like a regular stop on the calendar.
So while he may not be donning a jersey or waving a rally towel, Brady’s message to Kraft is unmistakable: go get that ring. Let’s match.