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Brady Needles Gronk on Fox NFL Sunday With "Greatest Patriots Tight End" Quip About Hunter Henry

The playful line spotlighted Drake Maye’s early-season rapport with Hunter Henry.

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are still close all these years later.
Broadcaster Tom Brady looks on during warm ups prior to the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
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Overview

  • During a special in-studio segment in Los Angeles before calling Chargers–Commanders, Tom Brady joked that Hunter Henry is the greatest tight end in Patriots history.
  • Rob Gronkowski appeared briefly stunned and then laughed as Brady added, "You knew I was coming back at you."
  • Brady’s remarks came as he discussed Drake Maye’s progress under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
  • Henry has been Maye’s top target through four games with 15 catches for 204 yards and three touchdowns on 24 targets.
  • Sports outlets including Newsweek, Larry Brown Sports, and Awful Announcing circulated the clip and characterized the exchange as lighthearted teasing rather than a serious claim.