Brady statue unveiled with Jets jab

Tom Brady's statue unveiling at Gillette Stadium is accompanied by a lighthearted jab aimed at Jets supporters.

Brady statue prompts playful jab at Jets fans

Patriots officials unveiled a 17-foot statue of Tom Brady outside Gillette Stadium to honor his 20 seasons with the team and his six Super Bowl titles. The statue, including the base, stands 17 feet tall to symbolize Brady's 17 division titles.

During the ceremony, Brady spoke to fans and teased Jets supporters with a joke about beer being thrown as they leave the stadium, a nod to the ongoing AFC East rivalry. The moment underscored Brady's enduring dominance in the AFC East, including a 31-8 career record against New York.

Monuments like this statue turn athletes into public memory. They shape how a team is remembered long after the final play. Brady is framed here not just as a player but as a regional symbol who stitched together a dynasty with the Patriots.

The event blends history with humor, showing how fans engage with sports nostalgia through pageantry and rivalry. While the moment can celebrate legacy, it also raises questions about how aggressively teams market their legends and how such moments resonate with Jets supporters and broader audiences.

Highlights

The arena of memory is crowded, and statues are its loudest signposts.