New England Patriots
Tom Brady - #12 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/03/1977 |
| Birthplace | San Mateo, CA |
| College | Michigan |
| Years played | 14 |
| Drafted | 2000, 6th round, 33rd pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 98.7 | 4827 | 34 |
Patriots 60-second rant: Offensive penalties only thing stopping Pats
The Patriots did just about everything right on Monday night, but six offensive penalties could be a cause for concern if they continue.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Tuesday
Tom Brady threw for just 159 yards last season against the Chargers. If their secondary stifles him again, the Patriots will have to adapt in Week Two.
Brady's career game makes Pats look scary-good
Tom Brady's career performance on "Monday Night Football" should strike fear into the Patriots' future opposing defenses.
MVP Meter: Off to a fast start
Several MVP candidates, such as Aaron Rodgers, had an impressive Week One, and it will be tough for them to top those performances in the weeks ahead.
Patriots players of the week
There was little question as to who was the Patriots' offensive player of the game in the season opener. Tom Brady's record-breaking night stole the show.
Brady's 517 yards lead Pats past Dolphins
Tom Brady threw for a team-record 517 yards and four TDs, with a 99-yarder to Wes Welker, as New England beat Miami 38-24 on Monday night.
Patriots-Dolphins prediction
PFW associate editor and AFC East writer Kevin Fishbain sees the Patriots winning the season opener in Miami, but it won't be a cakewalk.
Report: Patriots name captains
The Patriots named their captains and there are two surprising names on the list.
MVP Meter: Calling all voters
As the MVP race is set to begin, PFW's Eli Kaberon is asking for input from readers via Twitter to assist in creating the Meter each week.
Brady would welcome back Moss 'with open arms'
Randy Moss is currently without a team, but that may be changing, based on comments made Tuesday morning on a Boston radio station.
Brady keys Patriots' offense in 31-14 win over Bucs
Tom Brady tossed a pair of touchdowns and completed 11 of 19 passes in New England's 31-17 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
The Patriots' fantasy dilemma
It's usually a good idea to avoid Patriots not named Tom Brady early on in fantasy drafts, but if 2011 is anything like 2010, there are a handful of safe bets from New England for your team.
Five key questions facing the Patriots
PFW's Patriots reporter Kevin Fishbain asks and answers five key questions facing the Patriots as they head into the 2011 season.
Patriots fantasy focus
Here's a player-by-player look at the Patriots from a fantasy perspective heading into 2011.
Brady, Manning, Brees release statement
Three Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks who are plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the NFL, released a statement on Wednesday expressing their belief that the lockout needs to end quickly.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that Brady has received a three-year extension from the New England Patriots worth about $27 million.|||||||
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the extension has not been announced. The 35-year-old two-time league MVP was signed through 2014, and has said he wants to play five more years. By redoing his contract Monday, Brady also has cleared nearly $15 million from New England's salary cap. Brady currently has a four-year, $72 million deal with $48 million guaranteed.
The NFL has fined New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady $10,000 for an "aggressive slide" in Sunday's AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. The fine was announced on NFL.com.|||||||
On a first-and-goal near the end of the second quarter, Brady was forced out of the pocket to his left. He ran for 3 yards but slid before he could be tackled. In the process, he raised his right leg and kicked defender Ed Reed in the thigh. Brady reportedly apologized to Reed in a text message. The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to the Super Bowl.
Brady was 29 of 54 for 320 yards but threw only one TD and was picked off twice in Sunday's AFC championship game loss to Baltimore.|||||||
Brady is 5-3 in his eight games against the Ravens, including the playoffs, but his statistics against them are among his worst against any team. The Ravens are the only team he's thrown more interceptions against (10) than touchdowns (eight). Brady's 49.1 rating in a 33-14 playoff loss to Baltimore on Jan. 10, 2010, was among the lowest in his career.
Brady was 22 of 36 for 284 yards and two touchdowns in New England's win in its regular-season finale against Miami on Sunday.|||||||
Brady moved into second place in NFL history with a touchdown pass in 48 consecutive games, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas. And Brady became the first player to throw at least one scoring pass in all 16 games for three straight seasons.
Brady threw for 443 yards Sunday night, his second-highest total in one game, but the Patriots couldn't finish off a 28-point comeback in a 41-34 loss to San Francisco.|||||||
Brady, who had 517 yards in a win over Miami last season, threw a touchdown in a 46th consecutive regular season game but was also picked off twice. If he throws a TD in his next game, Brady will tie Johnny Unitas' former NFL record of 47 consecutive games. New Orleans' Drew Brees holds the current mark at 54.
