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Brady Trades Barbs with Burrow, Paul at Flag Football Draft

Published 20 March 2026

Tom Brady traded barbs with rivals Joe Burrow and Logan Paul during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic draft on Wednesday evening in Beverly Hills, California, setting a lively tone for the upcoming tournament. The event, held at the Waldorf Astoria, featured NFL stars selecting teams for a three-team round-robin flag football competition scheduled for Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Brady, the 48-year-old retired quarterback and Fox Sports analyst, captained Team Founders alongside Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The duo drafted a roster blending Super Bowl experience and current talent, including receivers Stefon Diggs and DeVonta Smith, running back Alvin Kamara, tight end Rob Gronkowski, linebacker Von Miller, safety Damar Hamlin, cornerback Patrick Peterson, and boxer Terence Crawford. Their selections emphasized agility and veteran prowess, as Brady noted the game's focus on lateral movement.

Opposing them on Team Wildcats were captains Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, 29, and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The pair chose running back Saquon Barkley as their first pick, followed by receiver Odell Beckham Jr., wideouts...

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