JUST 10 MINUTES AGO: Tom Brady Breaks Silence with Powerful Defense of Lamar Jackson After Ravens’ Heartbreaking Loss

Foxborough, Massachusetts, December 25, 2025 – Just ten minutes ago, NFL legend Tom Brady shattered his usual post-retirement silence with a passionate, forceful statement defending Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson following the Ravens’ agonizing 24–28 loss to the New England Patriots on Christmas Day.

The defeat – a game in which Jackson threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 98 more – has reignited the familiar cycle of criticism directed at the two-time MVP, prompting Brady to speak out in a way that has sent shockwaves through the league.

In a lengthy post on his personal Instagram and X accounts, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of Jackson walking off the field head down, Brady wrote:

“What’s happening to him is a crime against football — a blatant betrayal of everything this sport stands for.

How can people be so cruel? Criticizing a young man who carries the entire team on his shoulders, who shows up every week, gives everything he has, asks for no attention, blames no one — simply trying to win.

To me, Lamar Jackson is one of the most special quarterbacks this league has ever seen. His ability to affect the game with his arm and his legs is unmatched in today’s NFL. He makes plays that leave you speechless.

And instead of tearing him down every time the Ravens struggle, people should be standing behind him and supporting him. This kid deserves better.”

Brady’s words – coming from a seven-time Super Bowl champion widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time – carry immense weight. The statement instantly went viral, amassing over 5 million likes and shares within the first hour.

Hashtags #BradyDefendsLamar and #StandWithLamar began trending worldwide as fans, analysts, and former players rushed to react.

The context of Brady’s defense is the Ravens’ crushing defeat to the Patriots. Despite Jackson’s heroic performance – completing 25 of 34 passes and accounting for all four Baltimore touchdowns – a late interception in Patriots territory and a failed two-point conversion sealed the loss.

Post-game, social media and sports talk shows erupted with the usual narrative: “Lamar can’t win big games,” “He’s a running back playing QB,” and “The Ravens need a traditional pocket passer.”

Jackson, known for his quiet demeanor and refusal to engage in public feuds, simply said after the game: “We fought hard. I’ll look at the film and get better.” But the criticism stung, especially as the loss dropped the Ravens to 11-5 and jeopardized their AFC North title hopes.

Brady, who has faced his own share of unfair scrutiny throughout his 23-year career, clearly saw parallels. In recent years, he has been vocal about protecting young quarterbacks from premature judgment, but this is the first time he has singled out one player so forcefully.

Sources close to Brady say he has long admired Jackson’s unique skill set and felt compelled to speak after witnessing the “relentless negativity” following the game.

The reaction across the NFL has been electric. Current and former players flooded social media with support:

Patrick Mahomes tweeted: “TB12 speaking facts. Lamar is special. Full stop.” Aaron Rodgers posted: “One GOAT defending another future GOAT. Respect.” Ravens legend Ray Lewis wrote: “Thank you, Tom. Lamar is carrying this franchise like few ever have. #RavensFlock stand up!”

Analysts on ESPN and NFL Network devoted entire segments to Brady’s statement. Stephen A. Smith called it “a defining moment for Lamar’s legacy,” while Skip Bayless – a longtime Jackson critic – surprisingly agreed: “Brady just validated everything Lamar’s supporters have been saying.”

Even Patriots players, fresh off the win, showed class. Quarterback Drake Maye said post-game: “Lamar is incredible. That guy is tough to game-plan for. Much respect.”

The broader debate Brady’s words have ignited centers on the unfair treatment of dual-threat Black quarterbacks in the NFL. Jackson has often been compared to running backs rather than pocket passers, despite his elite passing stats and two MVP awards.

Critics argue the league still holds outdated standards for what a “franchise QB” should look like.

Brady’s intervention has also humanized Jackson in a new way. The Ravens quarterback, who rarely shows emotion publicly, was seen wiping away tears in the locker room when shown Brady’s post on a teammate’s phone.

Head coach John Harbaugh praised Brady: “That means the world to Lamar and to all of us. Tom knows what greatness looks like.”

As the Ravens prepare for their final regular-season games with playoff seeding on the line, Jackson now carries not just the hopes of Baltimore – but the vocal backing of the greatest quarterback ever. Brady’s statement has shifted the narrative from criticism to celebration of Jackson’s unique brilliance.

In a league often defined by rivalry and hot takes, Tom Brady’s defense of Lamar Jackson stands as a powerful reminder of sportsmanship, respect, and the enduring bond between generations of quarterbacks.

For Lamar Jackson, the road to another Super Bowl remains challenging. But with the GOAT in his corner, the criticism may finally start to quiet – and the appreciation for one of the most electrifying players in NFL history may finally take center stage.