TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks to Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

Report: Brady apologized to Mathieu after heated exchange in Super Bowl

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Tom Brady texted an apology to Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Tyrann Mathieu for his role in multiple heated exchanges during Super Bowl LV, a source told ESPN's Jenna Laine.

Brady apologized for losing his composure during the confrontations and told the defensive back he considers him a "class act" and "incredible leader," Laine added.

Tom Brady told Tyrann Mathieu he was coming for him, went after him, then reminded him.

GOAT. pic.twitter.com/CqLdCMkpMV
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) February 8, 2021

Mathieu was surprised by Brady's actions immediately following the game, stating he's never seen that side of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback. He later offered more details in a now-deleted tweet and defended his actions in the war of words.

Tyrann Mathieu just deleted this tweet about Tom Brady. pic.twitter.com/adlSy9PaYQ
— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) February 8, 2021

Brady and Mathieu enjoyed a competitive back-and-forth between the whistles as well. The defensive back had an interception off Brady wiped off the board due to a penalty and was covering Antonio Brown on his 1-yard touchdown grab before halftime.