Tom Brady’s parenting comment about Gisele Bündchen sparks strong reaction from Mitchell Schwartz | NFL News
Tom Brady has made another appearance in the news, but this time it’s not about football. In a recent newsletter, he wrote his opinions on fatherhood, claiming playing football was how he cared for his family. Not all, however, were comfortable with that. Super Bowl winner Mitchell Schwartz replied harshly on July 30, 2025. The former Kansas City Chiefs player at home claimed Brady’s decision to keep playing late into his career may have had more harm than good.
Mitchell Schwartz calls out Tom Brady after newsletter comment
Mitchell Schwartz, who won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020, criticized Tom Brady on July 30 after reading what Brady wrote in his most recent newsletter. Brady, 47, stated, “I believe part of being a great father is being a role model of what it takes to care for your family. Football was my chosen means of doing so. “Mitchell Schwartz reacted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Yes, years 20 to 23 were really vital for ensuring his family was ‘taken care of.’ Over $200 million earned in 19 years, just on the field, but he still needed to ‘do what it takes.’”Tom Brady played 23 seasons in the NFL and made about $333 million during that time. He played 20 seasons with the New England Patriots and 3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also made hundreds of millions through endorsements and business deals. Mitchell Schwartz seemed to say that Tom Brady had already made more than enough money and didn’t need to keep playing.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen ’s past comes back into focus
Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen ended their 13-year marriage in October 2022. Gisele Bündchen had earlier spoken about how Brady’s long football career affected their family. In a September 2022 Elle interview, she said, “Obviously, I have my concerns, this is a very violent sport, and I have my children, and I would like him to be more present.”Also Read: “That’s F*Cking Stupid”: Tom Brady Explodes After Birmingham Refuses Gift For David BeckhamTom Brady came back to play just 40 days after his first retirement in February 2022. Later that year the couple separated. Brady signed a ten-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports as an NFL analyst upon retiring for good in 2023. Gisele Bündchen has since found comfort and welcomed a kid with her new boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, earlier this year.Tom Brady’s newsletter comments have now reopened public discussion about his choices, family life, and what it really means to be a “good father.”
FAQs
What did Tom Brady say about being a good father?Tom Brady said playing football was his way of taking care of his family and being a great father.Why did Mitchell Schwartz slam Tom Brady?Mitchell Schwartz slammed Tom Brady for saying he needed to keep playing football to support his family, even after earning millions.What is the issue between Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen?Tom Brady’s long football career reportedly caused tension with Gisele Bündchen, leading to their divorce in 2022.
