Tom Brady details 'warm embrace' from Bills fans in Buffalo return, including 'one-finger salute'

Tom Brady shares the time the New England Patriot got stuck in Buffalo after a huge over the Bills and went to a team dinner at Dinosaur BBQ where the team engaged in beer chugging contests and Brady earned the respect of his offensive line. Pres...

Tom Brady made his return to Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday evening to call the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles. It was his first time back to Highmark Stadium since he was playing in the NFL.

There appeared to be no love lost between Bills fans and Brady. FOX broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt asked Brady during the game whether the legendary quarterback received a warm welcome from fans upon his arrival – this time, as a color commentator.

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Tom Brady looks on prior to the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

"Oh, warm embrace," Brady said. "A lot of people had the one-finger salute they were giving me as I looked down from the press box. Kinda reminded me how much they enjoyed me coming to down I guess."

Burkhardt added, "They said you are No. 1."

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Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott talks with Tom Brady during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 8, 2024. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

Brady played 20 years for the New England Patriots and another three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his career, only retiring after the 2022 season. During his time with the Patriots (2000-2019), the Patriots won six Super Bowl titles and 17 AFC East titles. The Bills only won the AFC East after Brady left the