Tom Brady, the renowned NFL analyst, spent Thanksgiving in an unexpected place - the broadcast booth. Signed to a substantial 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox, he called his first Thanksgiving Day game as a broadcaster while his kids celebrated the holiday in Costa Rica with his ex, Gisele Bündchen.

Expressing Gratitude During the Broadcast

During the broadcast, Brady took a moment to express his gratitude. "Today, I get to play John Madden," he said, referring to the late NFL coach and commentator. "I pinch myself. I get goosebumps." This simple statement showed his appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of this special Thanksgiving Day game.

First Thanksgiving Day NFL Call

The legendary quarterback, now 47 years old, joined play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt live from Arlington, Texas, for the Dallas Cowboys game against the New York Giants. Thursday marked his first time calling the Turkey Day slate, and executives had specific expectations for him. They wanted him to focus on the actual on-field action rather than intangibles like leadership and accountability. According to Puck, producers requested that he discuss the X’s and O’s and "why a play worked or fell apart." Overall, they believe he has been improving in the past couple of games and are confident he will continue to do so.

Family Arrangements During the Holiday

Gisele Bündchen spent the holiday with their son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, in Costa Rica. She is pregnant with her third child and is expecting with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. Brady, on the other hand, flew to Texas a few days early to catch the Knicks-Mavericks contest as his kids spent time with their mom. A source confirmed to Page Six that Bündchen took the kids to Costa Rica for the holiday. "Tom is supportive and that’s the arrangement he and Gisele have agreed upon," the insider shared. However, they noted that Brady will still have plenty of time to spend with his children during the holiday season.

Brady's Relationship with His Kids

Brady is also dad to 17-year-old son Jack from a previous relationship. The teen seemingly spent the holiday with his mother as Brady was busy with work. Despite being apart, the trio was on Brady's mind. He captioned an Instagram Story of his kids on Thanksgiving, "Thankful for this crew. Happy Thanksgiving." This shows his deep connection with his children even when they are not together.