Tom Brady injury update: Bucs star QB might need more than 'Cleanup Surgery'

Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl title and spent his time enjoying the Bucs parade on a boat. With this win, Brady now has more wins than any other NFL team. However, the 43-year-old quarterback struggled for some time, and is reportedly headed to a minor surgery before the next season. 

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Tom Brady injury update

Tom Brady surgery details

Tom Brady's 21st NFL season passed without any official injury. The star QB performed throughout, even putting up a flawless act at the Super Bowl. His knee, however, might require some cleanup. As per coach Bruce Arians, Brady's left knee will require a  minor surgery. However, reports are stating that it is not just a minor clean up. As per Boston Globe's Ben Volin, a source claimed that this will only make the legend come out stronger. 

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Tom Brady knee injury

During the Bucs' boat parade this week, Brady was sporting a brace on his left knee. As per reports, this could land the Buccaneers in trouble. While Brady was out for some non-injury-related matters, he did not miss one game due to an injury. However, if there was indeed an injury that was hidden, it could reflect negatively on the organization. 

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Tom Brady drunk video trended on Twitter

A drunk Tom Brady was also trending on Twitter after a video of him being helped off the boat was shared online. "Noting to see her...just litTle avoCado tequila," Brady wrote in his typo-laden tweet in response to the video. The media — waiting to get a question in — got no response as Brady only smiled and walked away. 

As a way to help prevent COVID-19 spread, the Bucs' first Super Bowl win in 19 years was celebrated on boats. Social distancing was stressed by Mayor Jane Castor, while masks were made mandatory. The riverwalk, unsurprisingly, had a huge crowd following the team. Some fans even bought their own boats, though they were asked to maintain a 50 feet distance. 

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