What did Tom Brady say about his dog? PETA releases statement after NFL legend goes viral for controversial comment

Jackie Longo

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What did Tom Brady say about his dog? PETA releases statement after NFL legend goes viral for controversial comment image

Tom Brady is in hot water after making controversial comments about abusing an animal during the Bears vs. Cowboys matchup on Sunday night. 

During the live broadcast, in which the Bears dominated the Cowboys 31-14, the seven-time Super Bowl champion gave some startling advice that has now gone viral on social media. 

Here's what Brady said.

What did Tom Brady say about his dog?

The drama went down in the fourth quarter after Dak Prescott's pass deflected off George Pickens' hands, landing directly in the arms of Tremaine Edmonds. After the pass, Pickens erupted in frustration and slammed his helmet on the ground. 

In an attempt to analyze the play, Brady sparked controversy by making a bizarre comparison to "the dog at home." 

"Those helmets can be... like a dog at home. Kick the dog, throw the helmet. Whatever it takes," Brady remarked, clearly unaware of how brash his comments sounded. 

It didn't take long for the former NFL quarterback's comments to explode on social media, with many people suggesting that Brady was way too comfortable with suggesting that someone kick an animal. 

One person commented on X, "Is Tom Brady abusing dogs in his home??"

"Yo @peta @spca, please have a word with @TomBrady," another person quipped. 

"Disgraceful! Only a certain type of person abuses an animal or encourages others to do so. The worst type of person," a third added.

"Did Tom Brady suggest he beats his dog when frustrated?," another added. 

"Um if Tom Brady has a dog, a rescue might want to go scoop it up. Yikes man," someone else wrote. 

On Monday afternoon, animal rights organisation PETA told TMZ it was surprised by Brady's comments, as he is known to be "kind to animals."

The organisation issued the following statement: "PETA encourages Brady to remember that millions of people listen to him, that the language we use can encourage kindness or violence towards animals, and that we should never normalize taking our frustration out on a beloved companion."

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Jackie Longo

Jackie is a freelance writer and editor with The Sporting News. She has covered sports, entertainment and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a number of outlets including Business Insider, The Sun, Travel+Leisure and Heavy. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from West Virginia University and resides in Charlotte, NC.