Tom Bradycarved out a stellar career in the NFL thanks to his unflappable in-game persona and once-in-a-lifetime arm skills. The seven-time Super Bowl champion was anything if not stoic during his 23-year NFL career, butTom Brady2.0 is an entirely different person. Post-NFL, Tom Brady is markedly more relaxed (makes sense when you don't haveAaron Donaldbarreling down the field to take you down) and noticeably more emotional. In honor of firstborn son Jack Brady's 18th birthday, the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is feeling all his feels in a heartfelt social media tribute—and he's determined to make us cry right along with him. Brady wrote, "There is a saying that a dad's heart soars with his children's happiness, not with his own… true words could not be spoken. We love you so much and I know this will be your best year yet." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) The former NFL star shares son Jack Brady with actress and modelBridget Moynahan, while he and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen are parents to younger siblings Ben and Vivian. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback wasmarried to Bündchen for 13 yearsbefore the couple finalized their divorce in October 2022. Since retiring from the NFL, Brady has embraced his dad era on social media, proudly posting birthday tributes and milestone updates about his kidsJack,Ben, andVivian. The once football-obsessed athlete shared, in a June 2025 edition of hisweekly newsletter, thoughts on finding fulfillment outside the world of sports and what it takes to be a "great father." Related: Tom Brady Shows Off Chiseled Abs During Steamy Yacht Shower in Ibiza: 'Okay Zaddy!' Brady explained that his intense dedication to football—including long hours of practice and a relentless travel schedule—was, in his view, what was best for his family at the time. He wrote, "My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser-focused—those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids. By prioritizing my profession, I was teaching by example what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate—and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives." Now Brady is able to multitask, focusing on his kids and his new career as the lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 22, 2025, where it first appeared in theCelebssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.