Patriots unveil Brady statue

A bronze statue of Tom Brady is unveiled at Patriot Place Plaza outside Gillette Stadium, honoring his long run with the Patriots.

Patriots honor Tom Brady with statue outside stadium

A bronze statue of former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was unveiled at Patriot Place Plaza outside Gillette Stadium. The sculpture weighs six tons, stands 17 feet tall, and rests on a hexagonal base symbolizing the six Super Bowl titles won by the franchise during Brady’s tenure.

The ceremony drew Brady’s family, current coach Mike Vrabel, former teammates, and members of the Washington Commanders organization. Brady joked about his draft pick and his 40-yard dash time, and the project was described by owner Robert Kraft as a permanent tribute that is larger than life, fulfilling a long-held wish to honor the quarterback outside the stadium.

The ceremony marks how a franchise curates memory in the modern era, turning a players’ career into a public landmark that reinforces brand and fan identity. By placing Brady beside the arena where fans gather, the Patriots tie yesterday’s triumphs to today’s business of sports, creating a touchstone for future generations of fans and sponsors.

Memorials like this provoke questions about how much a single figure should symbolize a team’s past and how long such memories should endure. They can strengthen a team’s narrative, but they also invite scrutiny over who gets honored and how representations of success shape public expectations.

Highlights

The statue adds a new landmark to the Patriots’ evolving story.