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Tom Brady Challenges Logan Pauls NFL Athletic Claims

Published 11 February 2026

Tom Brady issued a pointed reality check to Logan Paul during a promotional appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, dismissing the wrestler's claims of matching NFL athletic prowess ahead of an upcoming flag football event in Saudi Arabia.

The exchange occurred as Brady joined Paul to discuss the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, scheduled for March 21, 2026, in Riyadh. The inaugural competition at Kingdom Arena will pit teams captained by Brady, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce against each other. Participants include New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., alongside influencers like YouTuber IShowSpeed and WWE performer Paul. Comedian Kevin Hart will host the event, which blends professional athletes with entertainment figures under the Riyadh Season banner.

Paul, a former WWE United States Champion with a background in boxing and high school football, boasted about his credentials when Brady expressed concern over his participation. "I'm told that I'm being flown out to Saudi Arabia to compete in a Fanatics flag...

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