A half-decade has passed since the three-star players reigned over the NFL as part of the same team. Their presence on the field used to ignite cheers from the crowd, a far cry from the current scenario. Since leaving the NFL, Tom Brady‘s pursuits have taken diverse directions – from business ventures to contracts, even expanding into different sports.

While maintaining his NFL connection through a minority ownership stake in the Raiders, he’s simultaneously involved with soccer team Birmingham City and the E1 boat-racing championship. Amidst these endeavors, the 7x Super Bowl champion remains loyal to his NFL friends, as the iconic trio of the New England Patriots reunited once again for a meaningful cause.

Legends’ reunion after 5 years, on TV!

When Tom Brady joins Fox Sports as the lead NFL analyst in the future, he’ll reunite with familiar faces from his Foxborough days. On Thursday, Fox Sports announced that Julian Edelman, former Patriots wideout and three-time Super Bowl champion, will be joining the “Fox NFL Kickoff” broadcast team starting this fall. In his new role, Edelman will work alongside host Charissa Thompson, along with analysts Charles Woodson, Michael Vick, and NFL insider Peter Schrager, airing on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. as the lead-in program before the 1:00 p.m. kick-off.

Edelman replaces Sean Payton, who left to coach the Denver Broncos. The sports network already features Rob Gronkowski, as part of “Fox NFL Sunday.” The ex-Patriots tight end joined FOX Sports during his initial retirement in 2019. Meanwhile, Tom Brady is set to join FOX Sports in 2024. The trio of Edelman, Brady, and Gronkowski had previously been teammates on the Patriots from 2010 to 2018.

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While this reunion promises to be a heartwarming one, it appears that not all NFL fans share the same level of excitement. For some, this reunion is taking an unexpected and unwelcome turn.

The trio’s re-entry is brutal news for NFL fans?

While the trio’s entry to FOX Sports fulfills a dream of their die-hard fans, numerous NFL fans find themselves frustrated with the enduring spotlight on them. Expressing frustration, an online user commented, “Jesus, we’ve had enough on these old Patriots!!! Glad I don’t watch their pregame, halftime or post game shows.”

Another shared, “We’ve seen enough of them over the past 20 years.”

Skeptical of their impartiality in Patriots games, a user stated, “They will all be totally unbiased when ot comes to Pats games too I bet”

A disapproving remark read, “brutal news for the game of football.”

Yet, amidst the criticism, some welcomed the addition of Edelman to Gronk and Brady in FOX Sports, noting, “Dude is hilarious, should be fun to watch.”

In a positive tone, another chimed in, “The gang is back 😊”

Amidst a blend of criticism and eager anticipation, the trio’s entry into FOX Sports promises to craft a dynamic chapter in football history, undoubtedly injecting entertainment for fans.

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