Tom Brady is facing a wave of criticism on social media after a notable slip of the tongue during Sunday’s Eagles-Cowboys game—a matchup that saw the Cowboys storm back from a 21-0 first-half deficit to defeat their NFC East rivals 24-21. Brady, calling the game alongside Kevin Burkhardt for FOX, found himself at the center of controversy after a fourth-quarter play when Osa Odighizuwa broke through the Eagles’ offensive line to sack Jalen Hurts. In the heat of the moment, Brady stumbled over Eagles lineman Landon Dickerson’s name, and the mistake was quickly picked up by viewers.

While the audio was muddled, some fans believed Brady’s mispronunciation sounded uncomfortably close to a racial slur, and clips of the moment rapidly spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. The reaction was swift: some viewers expressed disappointment and called for accountability, while others urged caution, pointing out the unclear audio and warning against jumping to conclusions.

 

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“you can tell this ain’t the first time,” someone claimed.

 

“Ain’t his First Time Either 😭🤣,” another echoed.


“Nah he’s getting fined for sure lmao,” a user laughed.

“Yea he might be cooked,” said a fourth.

“not recovering from this one,” someone predicted.


Other fans came to Brady’s defense after the slip-up.

“Tom Brady said, “Just blasted through Nicker—excuse me, Landon Dickerson—right there.” There were no “g”s,” one wrote.

“Yall dont know ball and it shows. Im not in the Brady Bunch but he probably was about to call him Nickerson,” said another.

It’s pretty apparent that Brady wasn’t trying to bust out a racial slur, but the internet was always going to run with it.

The incident wasn’t the only reason Brady’s name was trending. Earlier in the evening, his pregame interaction with Eagles star A.J. Brown had already drawn attention online, making for a night where the NFL legend was in the spotlight for more than just his commentary.

In response to the controversy, FOX issued a statement saying they were reviewing the broadcast and reaffirmed their commitment to professionalism and respect. Brady himself took to social media to clarify the situation, insisting he did not use any offensive language and expressing respect for all players and fans.

As debates continue about what was actually said, the moment has reignited conversations around sensitivity, language, and responsibility in sports broadcasting. For now, Brady’s slip remains the subject of heated discussion, with many awaiting further clarification from the network and the NFL.