Tom Brady's Awkward Moment During Broadcasting Debut Goes Viral

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady 's awkward moment during his FOX Sports broadcasting debut went viral on Sunday (September 8).

Brady was left hanging by FOX Sports rules analyst Mike Pereira when he tried to give him a fist bump in the booth during the Week 1 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns.

"Look it's Mike Pereria," play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt said, pointing out the former referee.

"Good to see you, buddy," Brady said while extending his fist as Pereira turned his attention back to the monitor. "Oh, don't leave me hanging."

"So good to be back with you guys," Pereira said after turning his attention back to the commentary team and finally reciprocating Brady's fist bump.

Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million contract to serve as FOX Sports ' new lead NFL analyst in May 2022, weeks after he announced his decision to un-retire and return for his 23rd NFL season. The deal was set to take place upon the conclusion of Brady's NFL career, however, the seven-time Super Bowl champion opted to spend a gap year with his children and prepare for the role.

Brady is the NFL's all-time passing leader for yards (84,520) and touchdowns (624), as well as quarterback wins (243), among numerous other records. The San Mateo native spent his first 20 seasons with the nEW England Patriots, leading the franchise to an NFL record six Super Bowl championships (tied with the Steelers), before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in March 2020, which resulted in Tampa Bay winning its second Super Bowl in franchise history, becoming the first NFL team to win a Super Bowl in its home stadium, in February 2021.