Patriots to Unveil Tom Brady Statue August 8

The New England Patriots will unveil a 12-foot bronze statue of Tom Brady outside Gillette Stadium on August 8, ahead of their preseason game against the Washington Commanders. The statue honors Brady’s No. 12 jersey, which was retired before the 2024 season, and follows his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2024. The unveiling coincides with 'Tom Brady Day' and includes additional tributes, such as a sold-out Hall of Fame ceremony and halftime celebrations. The ceremony is scheduled before the regular season to accommodate Brady’s role as Fox Sports’ lead color analyst. Patriots owner Robert Kraft called the statue a fitting tribute to Brady's transformative impact, which includes six Super Bowl titles with the franchise. The event will be nationally televised on CBS, marking a rare cross-network appearance for Brady.