Patriots honor Brady, Payton shows support as suspension begins
The New England Patriots are standing by their leader.
With Tom Brady's four-game suspension underway, the organization has unveiled a massive photo of the star quarterback at Gillette Stadium as an apparent tribute.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 4, 2016
The support wasn't limited to the team, either.
No stranger to league sanctions affecting he and his team, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton also tweeted out the Patriots' photo:
@Patriots pic.twitter.com/lpMDygsA1v
— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) September 4, 2016
Brady's punishment, which became official when he opted to drop legal proceedings against the NFL this offseason, requires him to stay away from the team until after a Week 4 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
He can return to practice the next day and will be eligible to get back on the field Oct. 9 against the Cleveland Browns.