Erin Andrews couldn’t stay silent after seeing Tom Brady’s emotional post on Sunday. Across the country, pro athletes were pouring their hearts out, sharing raw, personal tributes to the women who raised them. Mother’s Day 2025 became more than just a holiday—it was a national moment of gratitude. But it was Brady, one of the greatest to ever play the game, whose heartfelt words to his mom hit hardest, stopping people in their tracks and sparking reactions coast to coast… Watch below 👇👇👇

Erin Andrews couldn’t stay silent after seeing Tom Brady’s emotional post on Sunday. Across the country, pro athletes were pouring their hearts out, sharing raw, personal tributes to the women who raised them. Mother’s Day 2025 became more than just a holiday—it was a national moment of gratitude. But it was Brady, one of the greatest to ever play the game, whose heartfelt words to his mom hit hardest, stopping people in their tracks and sparking reactions coast to coast… Watch below 👇👇👇

**“This Broke Me”: Erin Andrews Responds to Tom Brady’s Mother’s Day Tribute That Shook the Nation**

In a moment that brought America to tears (and allegedly crashed two sports blogs), **Tom Brady**’s deeply emotional Mother’s Day tribute didn’t just go viral—it caused a national pause.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion, known for his steely focus and avocado smoothies, took to social media Sunday morning with a post so personal, so raw, that even longtime NFL reporter **Erin Andrews** said she “couldn’t stay silent.”

**“I’ve interviewed Tom after playoff wins, after losses, even after Deflategate,”** Andrews posted in an Instagram story. **“But I’ve never seen him like *this.* I had chills. This broke me.”**

Brady’s post, featuring a photo of him hugging his mom Galynn after his final Super Bowl win, included a caption that read in part:

> “You gave me strength before I knew I had any. When the world doubted me, you never did. I threw touchdowns because you taught me how to believe.”

Within minutes, the internet was ablaze. NFL rivals, retired legends, even mascots were seen wiping away tears. The Miami Dolphins’ official X account simply posted: *“We may never beat him, but we’ll cry with him.”*

Erin Andrews, whose voice has narrated countless gridiron moments, reportedly had to stop mid-broadcast while filming a sports special, needing “a full five minutes and a cookie” to recover.

Even **Bill Belichick** was rumored to have cracked a smile, prompting wild speculation that the emotional ripple had broken through the crustiest layers of humanity.

Across the country, other athletes followed suit—posting unseen photos with their mothers, handwritten letters, and even tearful videos. By Sunday evening, *Mother’s Day 2025* was unofficially renamed **“Brady Day”** on several fan forums.

And then came the video. (Watch below)

A clip of Brady reading his letter aloud, sitting on a beach at sunset, was released to social media and viewed 87 million times within 10 hours. At one point, he chokes up—right before whispering, *“Thanks, Mom. You made me who I am.”*

Rumors are swirling that the tribute will be turned into a limited HBO documentary, tentatively titled *“12: The Man Behind the Myth—And the Mom Who Made Him.”*

As for Erin Andrews? She’s reportedly collaborating with Brady on a follow-up special: *“Heart of a Champion: When MVPs Talk Mom.”*

So yes, football season may be months away, but on Mother’s Day 2025, Tom Brady won again—and this time, it was everyone’s heart he conquered.