Tom Brady not expected to attend Wednesday’s White House ceremony
The New England Patriots will visit the White House on Wednesday to be honored for the Super Bowl LI win over the Atlanta Falcons, but quarterback Tom Brady won’t be present, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
In a statement released on Wednesday morning, Brady said in part, “I am so happy and excited that our team is being honored at the White House today... In light of some recent developments, I am unable to attend today's ceremony, as I am attending to some personal family matters."
Brady also did not attend the Patriots’ 2015 White House visit under President Barack Obama citing a family commitment.
The news of Brady's absence at the White House ceremony comes hours after the announcement of former teammate Aaron Hernandez's suicide.
Tom Brady is not attending White House ceremony today due to "personal family matters." His statement: pic.twitter.com/OIidVZX3VV
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) April 19, 2017
In February, Patriots' owner Robert Kraft revealed to NESN Brady's mother, Galynn Brady, was going through chemotherapy.
Tom Brady's mother, Galynn, attended just one game this season, the Super Bowl, due to illness. She is currently in Boston.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) April 19, 2017
Brady joins Super Bowl LI teammates Martellus Bennett, LeGarrette Blount, Alan Branch, Dont'a Hightower, Devin McCourty and Chris Long who all previously stated they would not attend the White House ceremony.
