Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback who has dominated the NFL for years, may soon be making headlines for something entirely different: his hair.
A recent social media post by the New England Patriots showcasing a younger version of Brady sparked a fun challenge from the football icon himself.
Brady playfully wagered that if the post received 50,000 likes, he would embark on a journey to grow out his hair once again, reminiscent of his early days in the NFL. He even jokingly teased the idea of coming out of retirement, much to the delight of fans around the world.
50k likes and i'll u̶n̶r̶e̶t̶i̶r̶e̶ grow it back out 😂😂😂 @vicblends @nobull https://t.co/TwVk24szVO
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) April 11, 2024
The prospect of Brady returning to action may have been a light-hearted jest, but the idea of him sporting his famous long locks once more certainly holds a certain charm. As he gears up for his debut as a broadcaster with FOX Sports this fall, the image of Brady with flowing hair could bring an extra layer of excitement to his new career venture.
Surpassing the 50,000 likes mark, the question now remains whether Brady will keep his promise to grow out his hair once again.
In the midst of the banter about his hair and retirement jokes, Brady also hinted at a potential return to the NFL during a recent appearance on the Deep Cut podcast. “I’m not opposed to it,” Brady shared. “I don’t know if they are going to let me if I become an owner of an NFL team. I’m always going to be in good shape. I’ll always be able to throw the ball. So, to come in for a little bit, like MJ [Michael Jordan] coming back, I don’t know if they would let me. But I wouldn’t be opposed to it.”
Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Brady will make a dramatic return to the NFL, either with a new hairstyle or a renewed passion for the game.