Tom Brady Criticized for 'Spaz' Comment During NFL Broadcast
The former quarterback faces backlash for using an ableist term while commentating on a game, as his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen's pregnancy news emerges.
- Tom Brady referred to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as playing 'like a spaz' during a live Fox Sports broadcast, sparking controversy.
- The term 'spaz' is considered derogatory and offensive to individuals with disabilities, leading to criticism from viewers and disability advocates.
- Brady has not publicly addressed the backlash, but the incident has ignited debate over political correctness and language sensitivity.
- Brady is relatively new to broadcasting, having retired from the NFL in February 2023 and signed a 10-year deal with Fox Sports worth $375 million.
- The controversy coincides with reports that Brady's ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, is expecting a child with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente.