Tom Brady’s older son is taking a liking to football!
A source tells PEOPLE that the NFL quarterback’s 13-year-old boyJohn “Jack” Edward, whom he shares with exBridget Moynahan, “loves football” and the father-son duo are known to practice the sport together.
“Tom and Jack are super tight,” the source says. “He loves football. Tom’s very active with him. He’s always spotted out with him. Parents have seen himplaying football in the schoolyard with Jackand his classmates, pre-COVID.”
Brady, 43, and wifeGisele Bündchen— with whom the athlete also shares sonBenjamin Rein, 11, and daughterVivian Lake, 8 — paidtribute to Jack on his birthdayin August, with Bündchen, 40,writing at the time: “I can’t believe you are already 13!! We are all so lucky to have you in our lives. Thank you for being the best big brother in the world. We love you soooo much!!!”
Tom Brady and son Jack.Aflo/Shutterstock
Though he justsold his New York City apartmentand is house hunting in Los Angeles, a source adds to PEOPLE that Brady, now quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, maintains a “huge presence” in the Big Apple because Jack lives there with his mom Moynahan, 49.
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During an interview with Howard Stern in April, Brady opened up about whether he wants his sons to follow in his footsteps on the football field.
“I would never want for them to be ‘Tom Brady’s son’ playing football. I don’t like that at all,” he said at the time, perUSA Today. “But from a team, camaraderie, discipline, I think there’s something about contact sports that teaches you a lot about discipline, respect, mutual respect for your opponent that you don’t get in non-contact sports.”
Brady and Bündchen marked theiryounger two children’s birthdaysearlier this month. For Vivian’s 8th, the dad posted aphoto of her and brother Benjaminwith their arms around one another while sitting outside.
For Benjamin’s big day, Bradywrote: “Happy 11th birthday Benny!! Such a sweet, loving boy you are! We are so blessed to have you as our son! ❤️❤️”
source: people.com
