FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The atmosphere at Gillette Stadium was electrifying Wednesday night as Tom Brady, the New England Patriots’ icon, was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Amid a sea of admiration, Brady’s ceremony was a testament to his legendary status within the franchise.
However, Brady wasn’t the only one who captivated the hearts of the Patriots fans during the ceremony. Randy Moss, a pivotal figure for the Patriots from 2007 to 2010, received an overwhelming standing ovation that became a memorable highlight of the evening – a moment that transcended even the celebrations honoring Brady.
Moss was visibly taken aback by the warm and intense reception from the crowd as he prepared to contribute to a panel discussion on stage. The emotional weight of the moment brought the Hall of Fame wide receiver to tears, a testament to the strong bond between former Patriots players and the fanbase. The touching instance is available for viewing, showcasing the sheer impact of the fans’ support.
Expressing his gratitude, Moss articulated the profound feeling of appreciation, “Ya’ll know it’s always good to feel this.” This moment underscored the deep connection and mutual respect existing between Moss and the Patriots community.
Widely regarded as one of the most talented receivers to have ever played alongside Brady during his two-decade tenure with New England, Moss’s contribution to the Patriots was monumental. Over his tenure with the team, he played more than three seasons, setting an NFL record with 23 touchdown receptions in 2007 alone. By the time he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in 2010, Moss had notched up 259 receptions, 3,904 yards, and 50 touchdowns, etching his name in Patriots lore.
The adulation from the Patriots fans at Gillette Stadium that night made it unmistakably clear: Randy Moss’s legacy continues to be celebrated and revered by the Patriots nation, a fitting tribute to an extraordinary career.
WATCH: Randy Moss brought to tears at Tom Brady ceremony
Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss was brought to tears when joining his former New England Patriots teammates onstage on Wednesday night for Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
All of the emotions from his perfect regular season run in New England came surging back at once in front of the jam-packed crowd at Gillette Stadium.
He was back at the place where history was made in 2007, when he was traded to the Patriots and paired up with Brady. The crowd was deafening the moment he spoke into the microphone.
And that’s when the tears started to fall.
“I think that a lot of fans here were just wondering, and I think football fans were just wondering what they were gonna get,” said Moss, who received a standing ovation.
All love for @RandyMoss 🥹 pic.twitter.com/8XTi1YYTnW
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 13, 2024
No one could have predicted just how dominant Brady and Moss would be together. In the same season, Moss broke the record for touchdown receptions (23), and at that time, Brady surpassed Peyton Manning for the most passing touchdowns (50).
It was a legendary run Patriots fans will never forget.
Super Bowl or not, many still view that 2007 Patriots team as the greatest team in NFL history. Both Brady and Moss will forever be linked because of it.
