• NFL’s official account tweeted a photo of Tom Brady and Richard Sherman as “old teammates.”
  • Fans quickly pointed out the factual error — Brady and Sherman never played on the same team.
  • The mix-up generated memes and jokes but the photo showed a friendly pregame exchange.

Official NFL tweet calls Brady and Sherman “old teammates”

The NFL’s official social account posted a photo of Tom Brady and Richard Sherman before the NFC Championship Game with the caption: “A couple of old teammates catching up before the NFC Title game.” Fans were quick to spot the mistake — Brady and Sherman have never shared a locker room.

Why fans called out the error

Tom Brady spent the bulk of his career with the New England Patriots and later the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Richard Sherman is best known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks, and later had stints with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The two players have faced each other on the field but were never teammates.

Social media reaction and memes

Within minutes, responses streamed in. Fans joked about the league’s “history lessons,” asked for fact-checkers, and churned out memes pairing the photo with captions mocking the caption error. Despite the gaffe, many took the moment in stride and highlighted that the photo itself showed mutual respect and a friendly exchange before kickoff.

Tweet text (as posted)

“A couple of old teammates catching up before the NFC Title game.” — tweet from the NFL’s official account.

What the incident shows about live sports coverage

Fast-paced social coverage during big games increases the chance of mistakes. Even official league accounts can mislabel moments when multiple teams, players, and cameras are active. This error is a reminder that editorial checks matter, especially on platforms with instant, viral distribution.

Players’ interaction remained cordial

Behind the headline-grabbing caption, the image captured a harmless exchange. Brady and Sherman were seen smiling and chatting on the sideline — a brief off-field moment of sportsmanship between two high-profile figures. Fans noted that, regardless of the caption, the intent to highlight camaraderie was clear.

Takeaway

The tweet was a simple social-media mistake that turned viral because of the fame of the players involved. It sparked jokes and memes but did not affect the game itself. For now, it stands as a small, shareable reminder that even major outlets can slip up on basic facts during live coverage.

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