Tom Brady's pep talk to Jalen Hurts, Gronk at Team USA flag football game revealed

Tom Brady, who is returning to the football field three years after retiring, had a pep-talk with the Founders FFC team

Published on: Mar 22, 2026, 03:00:26 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tom Brady, who is returning to the football field three years after retiring, had a pep-talk with the Founders FFC team ahead of their Fanatics flag football game against Team USA on Saturday. Fox commentators revealed that the seven-time Super Bowl winner was pretty ‘serious’ about the game. He was only talking about tactics and his opponents, even at a party.

Tom Brady walks on the field during an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers (AP)

Tom Brady's pep-talk before the game

Brady hosted a star-studded bash in Los Angeles ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Commentators said that all the GOAT could talk about was the game. “He was planning, and asking about Team USA.”

Brady's Founders FFC roster

At a special draft event in LA, the former Patriots quarterback unveiled the roster he will co-captain alongside Jalen Hurts. The team, named Founders FFC, features a mix of NFL superstars and high-profile athletes, including longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski.

Brady’s squad also includes big names such as Alvin Kamara, Stefon Diggs, DeVonta Smith, Von Miller, Patrick Peterson, and Damar Hamlin, forming one of the most stacked lineups in the event.

Gronk-Brady reunion headlines roster

The biggest talking point from the draft was the reunion between Brady and Gronkowski - a duo that defined an era in New England and later added a Super Bowl title together in Tampa Bay.

Full team rosters

TEAM FOUNDERS FFC (Brady/Hurts)

QB: Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts

RB: Ashton Jeanty, Alvin Kamara

TE: Rob Gronkowski

WR: DeVonta Smith, Stefon Diggs

DB: Antoine Winfield Jr., Damar Hamlin, Patrick Peterson

LB: Von Miller

ATH: Terence Crawford

TEAM WILDCATS FFC (Burrow/Daniels)

QB: Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels

RB: Saquon Barkley, Kyle Juszczyk

WR: Odell Beckham Jr., Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins

DB: Derwin James Jr., Jalen Ramsey

LB: Luke Kuechly

ATH: Logan Paul, IShowSpeed

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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