Tom Brady is missing the second straight Buccaneers practice due to a personal matter.

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For the third day, and second straight practice, there was no sign of Tom Brady at Buccaneers training camp on Friday. The star quarterback had a scheduled rest day Wednesday along with other veterans, and Tampa Bay did not practice Thursday. A day later, and Brady was still a no-show on the field, next with the Bucs Declaration of excused absence Due to personal matter

The exact reason for Brady’s day off is unclear. His absence Friday comes two days after his 45th birthday and three days after the NFL. Discipline the Dolphinswho “legitimately” recruited Brady while the QB played for both the Patriots and Buccaneers from 2019-2021.

Brady, Conn He did not disagree with the reports. The Miami connection, earlier this summer, will not face any punishment for initiating or entertaining conversations with the Dolphins.

The Buccaneers have five more camp practices for fans to choose from before they begin the 2022 preseason in August. 13. Brady is looking to make a record eighth Super Bowl run this season, his final contract with Tampa Bay.