During the recent Tom Brady broadcast of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 12game, the legendary former quarterback-turned-broadcaster made a verbal slip that immediately went viral online. As he was describing a play, he mispronounced the name of Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson in a way that sounded like a racial slur, leading to widespread reaction and debate.

This article breaks down exactly what was said, the surrounding context, how it’s being interpreted and what it means for Brady’s broadcasting career.

What exactly did Tom Brady say and when?

In the live broadcast clip, while describing a play involving the Eagles’ offensive line, Brady suddenly said what many viewers heard as the word “nicker” before quickly correcting himself:

“Excuse me. Landon Di

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