Tom Brady was allegedly more injured during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers run-up to Super Bowl LV than initially thought because he is expected to undergo knee surgery out of season.
A friend of Brady’s told the Boston Globe in a story published Saturday that Brady was more injured than some realized.
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“When it comes out, all of this is his legend even greater,” the friend told the newspaper.
The Boston Globe reported last month that Brady needed ‘more than just a little cleaning’, unlike previous reports of surgery on his knee minor. The remark from Brady’s friend puts a damper on previous reports that Brady needed a minor knee operation.
Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said last week that Brady could be ready for camp by June.
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He was pictured with a prop on his left knee during the Bucs’ festive parade.
Brady, who has just completed his first season in Tampa, led the Buccaneers to their first Super Bowl title since 2002. In the big game, Brady completed 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards with three touchdowns as the Bucs rolled to a dominant 31-9. victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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He finished the regular season with 4,633 passing steps, 40 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions.
Foxina’s Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.