Recently, at the NYC Fanatics Fest 2025, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons went viral when he met NFL legend and 7-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady. As surreal as the moment may have been for Parsons, his dedication and commitment to get a signed jersey from Brady had everyone laughing, and what do you know! His long-term demand has just been fulfilled.
Parsons took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, and as he showed off Brady’s glorified jersey while displaying his excitement in the process. More than a superstar NFL linebacker, Micah looked like a child whose biggest wish had just come true. What began as playful theater on the internet took on an emotional resonance as he finally got his long-awaited gift.
The Instagram story where Parsons announced all this was shared on X by NFL journalist Brandon Loree, who wrote below the video, “#Cowboys Micah Parsons finally got his jersey from Tom Brady that said: ‘Micah, keep up the hard work! Stay humble, stay hungry! LFG – Tom Brady 7x World Champion.” Bringing a rather positive end to their small rivalry when Parsons sacked Brady in his final NFL appearance. This gesture from Brady symbolizes passing the torch.
Parsons revealed the signed jersey and said, “Well we had a special delivery. It finally came in, not five times ago but today y’all! We got that vintage Brady y’all. I appreciate you Tom! Thank you for looking out for your young boy. LFG see you on Sundays man. Man I can’t tell you how much it means to me Tom. Appreciate you!” For Parsons, who’s had multiple off-field conversations with Brady and defensive legend Ray Lewis this offseason, these moments contributed to his leadership growth.
#Cowboys Micah Parsons finally got his jersey from Tom Brady that said:
“Micah, keep up the hard work! Stay humble, stay hungry! LFG – Tom Brady 7x World Champion”
(: @MicahhParsons11 on IG) https://t.co/Tn6xv6QZ9s pic.twitter.com/wcHRxqTQBu
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) June 25, 2025
So with all this being said, let’s take a look at the original moment that started all the jersey buzz at the Fanatics Fest. Brady and Parsons, who ran into each other, had much to talk about as soon as they met. Even in his jokes and takes, Parsons’ admiration and love for Brady were evident, and the NFL legend’s recognition of the Cowboys star followed right behind.
Micah Parsons meets Tom Brady at Fanatics Fest
At June’s Fanatics Fest in New York, Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons and NFL legend Tom Brady shared a moment that melted the hearts of football fans everywhere. The exchange between Tom Brady and Micah Parsons was a hilarious encounter between the unlikely duo that brought a rather beautiful and positive ending to a rivalry situated in one of the world’s most highly competitive sports.
Brady shook hands with Micah and asked his crew, “Have we ever signed one for Micah and sent one his way?” And as his team confirmed in yes, and further revealed that they have sent five of them for Parsons already, the linebacker quickly denied, responding with, “No, you’re lying. I’ve never gotten a jersey. I wouldn’t lie about it, bro. I called you out last year … I just want a jersey, bro—to put it in my house.” Making Brady ask his teammates to confirm that another jersey was right on the way for Parsons, as they quickly took the initiative beforehand.
This isn’t just about a jersey; it’s a story of accountability, legacy, and promise. Micah Parsons, one of the game’s most dominant young defenders, earned a tangible symbol of respect from Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Brady continues to shape the game’s culture, onstage, in charity, and through moments that inspire future stars. Through confrontation, wit, and genuine gratitude, Micah Parsons and Tom Brady turned a viral moment into a lesson in respect, a reminder that even rivals can share mutual admiration off the field.
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