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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Vivian Brady after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Vivian Brady after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Tom Brady became a subject to new developments during the preseason training camp season. After taking part in a joint practice with the Dolphins, he will miss significant time during the training. Bucs HC Todd Bowles reveals TB12 is taking some time off from OTAs to deal with some personal situations. However, the NFL Universe is buzzing with its speculations.
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After missing out on Thursday camp practices, Head Coach Todd Bowles detailed the leave of absence by Tom Brady. Bowles mentioned that Brady will not return until the Buccaneers’ second preseason game against the Titans on August 20. He also added that they made this decision before the start of camps to permit Brady to resolve a private matter.
While Todd Bowles made it clear on Tom Brady’s hiatus, the NFL fans on Twitter are not buying it.
A user called that Gisele bought an expensive vacation and Tom cannot miss it.
Gisele spent 100k on a vacation and Tom couldn’t miss it
— why so serious (@arewenewhere) August 11, 2022
A user lays a concerning assertion and believes that Tom might be done.
Work life balance in the middle of training camp!? (After his center and other OL injuries and after he retired/unretired)😂😂Brady is done
— BoltzandFood (@BoltzandF) August 11, 2022
Two users believed that Tom wants to spend more time with the family before traveling for games.
His oldest is going into high school, could make sense to try to get family time before
— S♡ (@skyskatesports) August 11, 2022
A user believes Brady is hiding from the tampering drama, but another user refutes it.
That'd be pointless. It's not against the rules for players. The teams & management are the ones with tampering rules. Learn before tweeting. Why do you think Brady and Payton didnt get any ounce of punishment? It's only a rule FOR TEAMS. Same with FA tampering like Jeremy Maclin
— no (@noah_p42) August 11, 2022
A user believes he basically just said he’ll skip the preseason. And no one is able to do anything about it.
So he basically just said "nah, I'm taking the preseason completely off". And it's not like anyone is in a position to do anything about it
— Shaka Hislop's Yacht (@flamesfan582) August 12, 2022
A user called that Tom Brady taking some time off is not the end of the world.
Not the end of the world. I mean, he IS the GOAT. But this kinda feel like he has 6 toes out the door…especially considering the off-season retirement.
— Shashi Jairam (@ShashiJairam) August 11, 2022
A user mentioned that Brady missing out on OTAs makes no sense.
Yeah that makes zero sense. He just had 6 months off and skip’s OTA’s now.
— Kristian Lundgaard (@LundgaardK) August 11, 2022
A confusing statement by Devin White left a user confused where he is praying for Tom and his family.
But why did Devin White say “we’re praying for him?” Doesn’t sound like nothing if they’re allegedly praying.
— Michael Magaletta (@mikemagz07) August 11, 2022
NFL Insider details on Tom Brady taking a leave of absence
NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport appeared on the Pat McAfee show and discussed the Brady situation. The Bucs are unconcerned about his absence. Moreover, he links it with the need for Brady to take time off to have his work and personal life stability, and it is not a medical necessity.
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"To my knowledge Tom Brady & his family are fine & it's not a medical emergency.. the best description I got was it's important to find a work/life balance" ~@RapSheet#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/AmMn4Gr2RC
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 11, 2022
“Here’s everything that I understand about this. It was planned. No one is worried. He’s fine. To my knowledge, it’s not a medical emergency related to him or, I believe, anyone close to him. I was told that everything is OK. The best description I got about this was that it is important to find a work-life balance.”
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