Tom Brady reveals lingering hand injury from NFL career: “I can’t even bend it”

Tom Brady, former NFL quarterback, won six titles with the new England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tom Brady reveals lingering hand injury from NFL career: “I can’t even bend it”

Tom Brady has suffered many injuries in his career including a thumb injury in a crucial AFC Championship Game in 2018. (Images via Getty/AP)

Even in retirement, Tom Brady continues to feel the effects of his legendary 23-year NFL career. The seven-time Super Bowl champion recently opened up about a chronic hand injury that has left lasting damage, a reminder of the physical toll he endured on the field.

Brady, now 47, has transitioned into a media personality, frequently sharing stories from his playing days. His ability to perform at the highest level for over two decades was built on discipline, preparation, and resilience. However, the hits he took, especially during an era with fewer protective rules, have left their mark.

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During a recent conversation with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni, Brady’s injury became the center of discussion. The topic surfaced when DiGiovanni noticed Brady’s ability to handle hot objects without hesitation, prompting curiosity about the condition of his hands.

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These hands have been pretty battered for a long time. See that finger? I can’t even bend it anymore. Even if I tried to straighten it.

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Brady went on to detail the damage his right hand has suffered over the years. He revealed multiple injuries, including torn ligaments and broken fingers, accumulated from decades of taking snaps, gripping the ball, and absorbing hits.

His admission highlights the sacrifices required to reach the top of the sport. Brady, however, also maintained that life is an important aspect and there’s more to football in recent times since his retirement.

Tom Brady diversifying his post-retirement plans with Colossal Biosciences collaboration

The most winningest-quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, has been dipping his toes wherever he could. Brady entered the broadcasting space with a deal with FOX Sports as well as became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Recently, he entered a new space. He along with golf sensation Tiger Woods has joined hands to support Colossal Biosciences. The biotechnology company, focused on de-extinction, seeks to revive species like the woolly mammoth, the dodo bird, and the Tasmanian tiger.

Colossal Biosciences, co-founded by renowned geneticist George Church and entrepreneur Ben Lamm, is a leader in the de-extinction movement. The project, which is in active development, is a hot topic among scientists and the public. Brady and a major chunk of individuals are focused on the innovation aspect of the technology.

Meanwhile, some people are concerned about introducing extinct species into a changed environment and habitat. Furthermore, theologists also point out that the god-playing characteristics are also a reason for its disproval by a sizable amount of people.

The company utilizes CRISPR gene-editing technology to integrate DNA from extinct species into the genomes of their closest living relatives. Among its projects, the woolly mammoth revival is the most advanced, with scientists modifying the DNA of Asian elephants, who share 99.6% of their genetic material with mammoths, to bring the species back to life.

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