Tom Brady Criticized for Barely Tasting Turducken on Thanksgiving Broadcast

The NFL legend's cautious approach to the iconic dish, popularized by John Madden, drew mixed reactions during Fox's holiday coverage.

Tom Brady took a minimal bite of turducken, a Thanksgiving tradition on Fox NFL broadcasts, sparking viewer skepticism about his enthusiasm for the dish.
The turducken, a turkey stuffed with duck and chicken, was popularized by NFL legend John Madden during Thanksgiving games starting in 1996.
Fans noted that Brady appeared to only eat turkey during the broadcast, avoiding the duck and chicken components of the dish.
Brady, known for his strict TB12 diet, joked about the meal but did not fully embrace the tradition, contrasting with his co-host Kevin Burkhardt's hearty bite.
The turducken tradition continues to be a staple of NFL Thanksgiving broadcasts, with Cowboys star Micah Parsons receiving the Madden Thanksgiving MVP Trophy this year.