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“Brady With 9.5 Fingers Still Plays Until 2028”: NFL World Reacts With Shock & Awe to Tom Brady’s Twitter Gag

Published 09/24/2022, 6:00 AM EDT

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans got a bit of a scare when NFL GOAT Tom Brady posted a prank video on his Twitter account. The experienced QB added two clips from a recent shoot with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni. He was promoting his brand new protein powder. 

When the chef asked TB12 to throw the knife in and to pick it up, the legend dropped the knife onto the board. But he yelled in pain as he revealed his right index finger to the camera. DiGiovanni looked at the legend in horror as the finger was in a hack-sawed condition. The video became an instant hit and drew several reactions from the fans. 

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Tom Brady and his prank video surprises fans

Several fans were in for a shock, thinking the NFL GOAT really got injured. However, they later laughed out loud, realizing it was only a fun video. 

One user said Brady with his injured finger can play till the 2028 season.

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Another user imagines TB12 returning to the NFL by playing with his left hand.

A user added he will still pick the legend in his team despite the injury.

Another user tagged the Bucs team and asked them why this injury is not listed.

 

A fun engagement before a titanic battle

Tom Brady and Co. are up against Aaron Rodgers and Packers in a Super Sunday Clash on Week 3. Several fans are anxious about the battle. They got serious and asked if the Bucs would miss the NFL icon in action.

So, a user expressed concern if he will play this week.

A fan commented nothing can slow the future HOF-er down.

 

Another user said he can’t stop crying after seeing the video.

A user complained the video was not funny.

 

A user warned Brady not to stand near the knife.

Many fans were relieved upon realizing it was nothing but just a prank video. They saw the funny side of it. 

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Super Sunday is almost here

The last time Bucs and Packers engaged in a face-off, it was the Bucs who had the last laugh in an engrossing battle. They won it 31-26. The momentum is also with Todd Bowles and his men after back-to-back wins. 

After 7 Super Bowls and 3 MVPs, Tom Brady Still Has an Improvement Area for Himself Ahead of Super Sunday Clash With Aaron Rodgers

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However, Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur would give the game a hard go. Decent performance here can swing their steady campaign into action mode. They would have to address a few injury concerns as they head into the Week 3 encounter. 

Watch This Story: In An Illustrious 23 Year Career, Tom Brady Faced Aaron Rodgers Several Times But Who Came Out On Top

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Written by:

Nidheesh Kumar

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial