Buccaneers QB Tom Brady appears under the weather heading into game vs. Patriots

One reporter asked Brady about the hoarse voice and pointed out that he sounded similar at one point during the summer. Brady did not confirm that he is sick but said he’s having an issue with his throat.

“Same thing — I know. It came back. I know. Very strange. Something must be a little — I can’t explain that, so,” the 44-year-old said, via CBS Boston. “I’ve had a few of these days. I don’t know what the deal is, so I gotta try to figure this out. I said my throat’s more tired than arm. Imagine that.”

It may be hard to believe given his insane commitment to a healthy lifestyle, but this isn’t the first time Brady has sounded ill leading up to a game. He also had a head cold leading up to Super Bowl XLIX back in 2015, and we all know how that game turned out.

One concern, of course, is COVID-19. It’s safe to assume Brady’s been tested, so hopefully that isn’t an issue. The quarterback has actually had COVID and recovered from it within the last several months.