NFL legend Tom Brady takes a subtle dig at Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ mother Regina Jackson (Image via Getty: Tom Brady, Regina Jackson, Jayden Daniels) Back when Jayden Daniels was injured in 2025, his mother, Regina Jackson, posted a request on X. She wrote, “I wish you would stop manifesting RGIII on my son. Words are powerful, and that’s all that’s talked about [two folded hands emojis].”The Washington Commanders quarterback was compared to a former Washington QB, Robert Griffin III. Both were drafted as the No. 2 overall by Washington after winning the Heisman Trophy in college; both are dual threat QBs with same build.Both had promising starts to their careers, but Griffin’s career was derailed by injuries, and many feared the same for Daniels after he suffered a hamstring injury in Oct. 2025. As comparisons were drawn, his mother, Regina, requested that everyone stop it at once.Cut to the present, NFL legend Tom Brady commented on Daniels’ mother during a special draft event, the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, in Los Angeles. Brady said, “I haven’t seen Jayden on the field in seven or eight months… I’m just happy his mom let him play… [Daniels] has to be home by the time streetlights are on.”
Tom Brady comments on Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ mother Regina Jackson
The comment visibly made the 24-year-old awkward, and he looked down at the floor, probably thinking, “What did I do to hear this?” A better thought was shared by a commenter, “Man, Brady just made me feel stupid.” Several other cybercitizens echoed the quarterback’s emotion.One post read, “I know Jayden was hurt by that.” Another chimed in, “Tom Brady with the casual dad-roast energy, Jayden taking it like a champ though [perfect GOAT trolling the rookie QB].Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was also there at the event, but one commenter was pretty sure that the 48-year-old NFL analyst would never say to the Hurts. Another called it, “veteran trash talk.” A post read, “brutal,” and questioned, “playful banter or a real critique of Daniels’ readiness and durability?”
Seven time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady roasts Jayden Daniels
A commenter noted that Brady spent his last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throwing to wide receivers who could not stay healthy. He then retired for 40 days before coming back. Daniels took a hit in his first year as a starter and still went to the NFC title game. The commenter concluded, “Brady calling out anyone’s availability is a bit rich.”A cybercitizen clarified the FOX Sports analyst’s comment, saying, “considering Jayden’s mom is his agent and handles contract and marketing negotiations,” the comment was “half-truth and half-roast.”Some viewers enjoyed the comment, “Classic Tom Brady energy. Always keeping it real. And that line about Jayden’s mom is hilarious.” Another called it “generational gap humor” and not “disrespect.” A third user justified the roast, stating it was because the New England Patriots legend missed seeing Daniels’ 2024-level performance during the 2025 season. The Commanders signal-caller recorded 3,568 passing yards, 25 [six rushing] total touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 100.1 passer rating in 17 games of his rookie season. It’s no surprise the NFL legend missed Daniels’ 2024 form; in 2025, the Washington QB was limited to just seven games.