Overview

• Tom Brady faced intense scrutiny over the 'Deflategate' scandal, vehemently denying any wrongdoing in deflating footballs during the 2015 AFC Championship.
• The controversy led to Brady serving a four-game suspension in 2016, while the Patriots were fined $1 million and lost two draft picks.
• Teammates and Patriots owner Robert Kraft described Brady as being emotionally distraught, with Darrelle Revis recalling Brady 'bawling his eyes out' in a team address.
• Investigations and a docuseries, 'The Dynasty,' revisited the scandal, with some reports and teammates defending Brady's innocence.
• Despite the scandal, Brady continued to achieve success, leading the Patriots to additional Super Bowl victories and solidifying his legacy.