Tom Brady admits to more motivation after Deflategate suspension, reveals what he did while away from Patriots

Tom Brady said the four-game suspension he served in 2016 after the Deflategate case left him with extra motivation when he returned to the New England Patriots. The quarterback described being eager to prove himself and his team, a mindset that preceded one of the most memorable seasons of his career.

During September, Brady visited his parents in Pebble Beach, attended a University of Michigan game with his son and travelled to Italy with his then-wife. He returned in October and went 11-1 as the Patriots’ starter in the regular season, which ended with a 28-3 comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl. Brady later won two more Super Bowls, one with New England and one with Tampa Bay.