⚡ FLASH NEWS: Tom Brady’s live broadcast image is immediately yanked by Fox after an on-air racial remark ignites fierce backlash against the network.QQ
Los Angeles, CA. Nov 24, 2025
FOX Sports has suspended analyst Tom Brady following a controversial on air slip during Sunday’s broadcast of the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys matchup that quickly ignited nationwide backlash.
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter while Brady and Kevin Burkhardt were calling a play involving the Eagles offensive line. Brady misstated Landon Dickerson’s name, creating an audio moment many viewers believed resembled a racial slur.
Brady immediately corrected himself live. However, the clip circulated widely online within minutes. Fans across multiple platforms accused the former quarterback of veering too close to an unacceptable term during a high visibility broadcast.
FOX Sports reviewed the footage overnight and determined that the moment required formal disciplinary action. The network described the suspension as precautionary while it conducts a full internal evaluation of the broadcast sequence.
The suspension marks the first significant setback in Brady’s young broadcasting career. His role on FOX’s lead team carried major expectations, and any verbal missteps naturally receive amplified scrutiny across the league.
Public reaction played a substantial role in the network’s swift decision. Social media threads showed thousands of comments criticizing the moment. Some demanded consequences, while others argued the slip was clearly accidental.
Several viewers defended Brady by noting he may have intended to reference another player with a similar sounding name. Others highlighted that no explicit slur was spoken. These arguments did not diminish the scale of the online reaction.
Complicating matters further, Landon Dickerson was not active in the game. That fact drew additional questions about whether Brady was fully prepared, adding another layer of criticism to the incident.
FOX executives emphasized that the suspension does not imply malicious intent. Instead, the network cited responsibility, accuracy, and sensitivity as essential standards for its broadcast personnel.
Brady has not released a personal statement. However, internal sources indicate he acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and expressed willingness to cooperate fully with FOX Sports’ review process.
The network will determine Brady’s future availability after completing its investigation. For now, FOX plans to adjust its broadcast teams for upcoming weeks as the controversy continues to generate discussion across the NFL landscape.
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