Tom Brady Offers Unforeseen Update on Volatile Injury Prone Knee After MCL Reconstruction

May 26, 2022 | 9:30 AM EDT

Tom Brady Offers Unforeseen Update on Volatile Injury Prone Knee After MCL Reconstruction

May 26, 2022 | 9:30 AM EDT

There aren’t many NFL quarterbacks who possess the mental and physical toughness of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. The 7-time Super Bowl champion is among the greatest QBs to ever do it and proves his worthiness almost every season. Recent reports about his health are only more evidence of his honest dedication to the game.

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On Wednesday, while talking to Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud, the Buccaneers QB states, “Last year was pretty tough, just from basically having the MCL reconstruction, and I basically tore it in my last season in New England, and I went the whole offseason with a torn MCL. I didn’t get a reconstruction, because I thought it would just heal back. So I didn’t do anything. The following year, I just taped it, basically, every day.”

He was finally able to get it reconstructed last season and adds that he was feeling great for the first time this offseason.

Tom Brady, during a conference call for The Match, Capital One's golf event on TNT, says he's been able to do more this off-season a year from knee surgery. “A lot different. Last year was pretty tough, just from basically having the MCL reconstruction and I basically tore..
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) May 25, 2022

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The revelations become even more impressive following his stunning and mind-boggling 22nd NFL campaign performances. The news was among the rare bone-chilling moments that Brady has shared with fans.

What are the effects of a long NFL career on Tom Brady?

The former Patriots QB has been defying all reasonable explanations and science regarding his performance levels. Last season, Brady threw for a career-high 5,316 passing yards, 43 TD passes, and 12 INTs. While his team was struggling through injuries and was running on fumes, Brady could have written his season off early.

A fresh and raring Brady playing next season will be a scary sight for any NFL franchise.

The Buccaneers fans will be happy about this promising update as the roster gets back to full health ahead of another challenging campaign.

The upcoming 2022 NFL campaign will present fans possibly with a final opportunity to see the legendary QB in action. While Brady and the roster look to win yet another Super Bowl championship next season, the fear factor is well and truly in play.

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Anuj Tazhatuveetil

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An NFL author at EssentiallySports, Anuj Tazhatuveetil is pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Initially, he worked as a freelance content writer and later as a part of Sports404. An unquenchable thirst to learn about all things NFL and NBA, adding to a rather healthy obsession with playing outdoor sports like basketball, and soccer with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of this industry make him a sports aficionado. He still fondly remembers his first experience of a basketball game, which would pave the way for his incredible love and dedication towards his writing craft. Above all, his interest in NFL stems from the inspiring story of Tom Brady whose legendary status is well known. More recently, Anuj has found himself enjoying the greatness of various other players like Aaron Rodgers, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Durant.

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