Tom Brady felt the love from Patriots Nation and his nearest and dearest on Wednesday night.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the seven-time Super Bowl champion reflected on his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony and jersey retirement by posting a handful of photos from the Gillette Stadium festivities on Wednesday, including shots with his three children.
Captioning the post, “Back home with the family,” one image shared by Brady featured sons Jack, 16, and Benjamin, 14, posing backstage with their younger sister Vivian, 11.
Brady, who shares Benjamin and Vivian with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, also smiled in a separate shot with Benjamin and Jack, whom he co-parents with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.
The future Hall of Fame quarterback also posed for pics with former Patriots teammate Julian Edelman and team owner Robert Kraft, who formally retired Brady’s No. 12.
“There’s only one iconic number that will always represent Tom Brady,” Kraft said. “Tonight, I promise it will never be worn again as the No. 12 is now officially retired.”
Brady, 46, led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles during his 20-year reign in New England, where he was named league MVP three times.
He took his talents to Tampa Bay after the 2019 season and won his final Super Bowl in 2021 as a member of the Buccaneers.
Brady hung up his jersey for good in February 2023 after 23 seasons and is set to segue into broadcasting as Fox’s lead NFL analyst beginning this fall.
Leading up to Wednesday night’s festivities, Brady revealed his children “surprised” him with a touching tribute video.
“My kids surprised me this morning with this video, and I wanted to share it with my Patriot family too. What a ride. See you tonight New England,” he posted on Instagram earlier in the day.
Brady also gave his kids a shoutout during his speech Wednesday night.
“Your dad loves you more than anything in this world,” the five-time Super Bowl MVP said.
“There’s no greater joy than watching the three of you grow and teach me things on your way to becoming incredible young adults.”
Brady and Bündchen have been co-parenting following their divorce in 2022 after 13 years of marriage.
