Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski absence from FOX NFL | Sports News

FOX NFL Sunday had a completely different vibe this week, with regulars Michael Strahan, Howie Long, and Terry Bradshaw on board, however Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have been noticeably absent.

The FOX NFL Sunday crew has seen some recent faces in latest occasions, with Gronkowski entering into the highlight after Jimmy Johnson’s retirement on the finish of final season. Brady additionally grew to become a fixture after signing a whopping 10-year, $375 million contract with the community.

In the run-up to Week 13 within the NFL, there was a last-minute shakeup to FOX NFL Kickoff as Bradshaw, Strahan, and Long stepped in to save lots of the day, however FOX NFL Sunday additionally noticed a change from the norm. After Brady and Gronkowski took on the Thanksgiving Day broadcast on Thursday, they got a break on Sunday.

Brady and Gronkowski have been each tasked with FOX’s Thanksgiving protection of the match between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. Brady was within the commentary box, whereas Gronkowski joined the FOX NFL crew for the particular.

The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers pair have been granted a uncommon Sunday off, with former teammate Julian Edelman filling in for Gronkowski. While Brady loved some leisure time, former NFL quarterback Drew Brees did his second recreation broadcast since becoming a member of Fox’s NFL protection crew as a full-time analyst.

Brees was on commentary obligation for Sunday’s thrilling matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers in North Carolina. The Panthers pulled off an upset victory over the NFC’s prime seed, profitable 31-28 to improve their document to 7-6.

The defeat dropped the Rams to 9-3, leaving them stage with the Chicago Bears for the convention’s best document. Since becoming a member of FOX Sports, Brees has gained over viewers after beforehand testing the waters with different broadcasting alternatives.

Brees spent the 2021 season with NBC, however solely known as two NFL video games for the community earlier than the partnership ended. He was additionally introduced on to call the Christmas Day video games on Netflix, however was looking for a more steady broadcasting place.

“I get the feeling that the perception is that somehow, you know, I failed at being a broadcaster,” Brees mentioned on The Dan Patrick Show. “I got two opportunities to broadcast NFL games, and they were like eight weeks apart.

“I did one recreation in New Orleans for Thanksgiving, and I did one playoff recreation. Otherwise, I did – I broadcast Notre Dame soccer.

“What I really did for the most part was sit behind a desk and do . . . Football Night in America, and then, you know, a bunch of stuff in stadium at the desk, and then the Super Bowl broadcast. But again, at the desk.

“So, on the finish of the day, like, I chuckle as a result of whilst I take a look at the panorama proper now, I imply, I’ve a lot respect for a lot of guys within the sales space proper now, however I’d step within the sales space proper now and be a top-three man. Like, with out query. And then you definitely give me a few years, and I may very well be the best.”

Brees acquired his want when he inked a multi-year deal with FOX, entering into the footwear of former analyst Mark Sanchez this season. Sanchez was taken into custody whereas on a FOX task in Indianapolis.