'Aggression all the time': Gisele Bündchen's concussion claim raised new questions about Tom Brady's health and NFL transparency
In May 2017, a CBS interview with supermodel Gisele Bündchen sent shockwaves through the
NFL
. Bündchen, wife of then-New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, revealed that her husband had suffered a concussion during the previous NFL season—one that had never been publicly disclosed.
Her remarks opened a fresh chapter in the ongoing debate over player safety, transparency, and the long-term risks of head trauma in professional football.
Gisele Bündchen's revelation sparked controversy over NFL concussion reporting
'He had a concussion last year. He has concussions pretty much every ... I mean, we don't talk about it. He does have concussions,' Bündchen said on CBS This Morning. She also expressed concern about the physical toll football takes on athletes, adding, 'I don't really think it's a healthy thing for a body to go through that kind of aggression all the time.'
Her comments immediately raised eyebrows—not just because of the health concerns, but because the Patriots had never reported Brady as having suffered a concussion that season. If her claims were true, it raised serious questions about whether NFL teams were failing to follow concussion protocol or suppressing injury information altogether.
Despite concerns, Tom Brady stayed committed to playing into his 40s
At the time, Brady, approaching 40 years old, had no plans to slow down.
In fact, he told CBS that his wife had encouraged him to retire: 'If it was up to my wife, she would have me retire today. She told me that last night three times.' Bündchen echoed that sentiment, saying, 'I'm planning on having him be healthy and do a lot of fun things when we're like 100, I hope.'
The Patriots never confirmed or denied the claims, and Brady's name never appeared on the injury report for a concussion that year. The incident, however, reignited concerns about the NFL's handling of traumatic brain injuries—especially following the tragic deaths of players like Junior Seau, who suffered from CTE.
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FAQs
1. Did Gisele Bündchen say Tom Brady had a concussion in 2016?
Yes, she mentioned it during a CBS interview, despite no official report from the Patriots.
2. Was Tom Brady's concussion ever confirmed by the NFL or the Patriots?
No, the Patriots never listed Brady with a concussion that season.
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