Tom Brady Explains His Brief Leave of Absence From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers During Preseason: What He’s Said

Tom Brady had some very special supporters in the crowd during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first home game of the NFL season on Sunday.

Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady are doting parents, and their children couldn't have been prouder of their dad over the weekend!MORE: Tom Brady to change football schedule in career-first to focus on 'personal time'Football fans and pop-culture enthusiasts alike had all of their attention on Tom's latest game, especially since he was playing in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' home stadium against the Green Bay Packers.However, while they quickly noticed that the athlete was supported by his three children, Vivian Lake, nine, Benjamin Rein, twelve, and his son with Bridget Moynahan, Jack Edwards, fifteen, they just as quickly noticed that his wife wasn't in attendance.WATCH: Tom Brady suffers fashion mishap while playing golfMORE: Gisele Bündchen opens up about wanting husband Tom Brady to be more present in their children's livesThe star played on Sunday at the Raymond James Stadium with his three children, who were accompanied by his mother and sisters, watching.In a video shared to social media by a fan of the player, the father-of-three is seen prior to the game walking up to the side of the field, where his children were excitedly rooting him on.The clip sees the three eagerly chatting up their father and surely wishing him luck, which he responds to with hugs to all, and kisses on Vivian's forehead.Tom Brady & his kids before the game ❤️ #GoBucspic.twitter.com/M88XK5tkHMTom had his children eagerly rooting him onThe news of Gisele's absence comes after a slew of rumors about their relationship, and since it was announced that for the first time in his career, Tom would be taking every Wednesday off for personal time.MORE: Gisele Bündchen extends support to husband Tom Brady amid major football winMORE: Tom Brady clarifies

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are having problems, but they are NOT related to football.

Tom Brady received hugs from three of his biggest fans — his children — on Sunday before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opening game at Raymond James Stadium amid marital drama with wife Gisele Bündchen, who was noticeably not in the stands. The 45-year-old quarterback walked onto the field to a roaring applause, and made sure to stop on the sidelines for some love from his kids in a video shared by the NFL on Twitter.

She’s MIA. Gisele Bündchen was not at Tom Brady‘s football game on Sunday, September 25, and her kids watched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Green Bay Packers without her.

Uh Oh. Tom Brady had the support of only some of his family during his first home game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tom Brady had the support of his kids on his big day!

Tom Brady was feeling the love from his kids as they rooted for him during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first home game of the season. However, there was a notable absence in the crowd.Brady took to the field on Sunday at the Raymond James Stadium in the team's game against the Green Bay Packers, and while his children were there, his wife, Gisele Bündchen, was notably not at the game.The NFL icon's 9-year-old daughter Vivian and 12-year-old son Benjamin — whom he shares with Bündchen — were both in attendance, as was his 13-year-old son Jack, whom he shares with his ex, Bridget Moynahan.Brady shared some hugs and got some words of support from his kids ahead of the game.Tom Brady & his kids before the game ❤️ #GoBucspic.twitter.com/M88XK5tkHMAccording to, Brady's kids were brought to the game by the quarterback's mom and his sisters.However, his wife's absence comes just a few days after it was reported that Brady and Bündchen are living apart amid marriage troubles.A source told ET earlier this month that the NFL star and 42-year-old supermodel are living separately as the two figure out what’s next for their relationship.«Gisele has been telling Tom for a while he needs to spend more time with the family and after he retired, she thought she was getting what she asked for,» the source said.

Tom Brady helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday (September 18). Now he’s issuing an apology for his behavior on the sidelines during the game.

Moment of frustration. Tom Brady is apologizing for an emotional outburst that took place during the recent game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints.

Tom Brady was spotted leaving his hotel room in New Orleans, Louisiana before an "emotional" game Sunday as he led the charge in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win against the Saints while also dealing with rumored marital issues with wife Gisele Bündchen. The 45-year-old quarterback, who has seven Super Bowl rings to his name, displayed an entirely different demeanor than his usual calm and collected persona on the field as he was spotted throwing an iPad on the sidelines between plays.

Gisele Bündchen was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her nine-year-old daughter Vivian in New York amid rumored marriage trouble with Tom Brady. The Brazilian supermodel, 42, was seen rocking a casual look in the city with a pair of baggy jeans, a tan baseball cap and a white T-shirt with matching sneakers. Her daughter Vivian, who she shares with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, was also seen in a casual look.

Gisele Bündchen was seen strolling hand-in-hand with her nine-year-old daughter Vivian in New York amid rumored marriage trouble with Tom Brady. The Brazilian supermodel, 42, was seen rocking a casual look in the city with a pair of baggy jeans, a tan baseball cap and a white T-shirt with matching sneakers. Her daughter Vivian, who she shares with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, was also seen in a casual look.

Gisele Bündchen missed out on an important event amid her marital issues with Tom Brady.

Drama on and off the field. As split rumors continue to swirl, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are living apart, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.

Could this finally be the last season Tom Brady ever plays in the NFL? It is quite possible – especially if he hopes to save his marriage to Gisele Bündchen!

Gisele Bündchen said she wishes her husband Tom Brady could be "more present" in their family’s life while adding that she has concerns about the NFL legend’s return to the sport after prematurely announcing his retirement earlier this year.  "Obviously, I have my concerns – this is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present," she told Elle magazine in the October issue.  She agreed with the interviewer that media reports that she’s desperate to have the quarterback retire are sexist - "I think this is the system we’ve been living in.That’s what society has accepted and what society hasn’t accepted – but admitted she’s had "conversations with him over and over again" about his continuing to play at 45 years old.  "But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]. He needs to follow his joy, too," she said of her husband who has seven Super Bowl rings.  Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates with his wife Gisele Bündchen after the Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tom Brady revealed that he would be retracting his plans to retire, though fans were of course excited, many wondered how his wife Gisele Bündchen would feel.MORE: Gisele Bündchen extends support to husband Tom Brady amid major football winThe news was quickly followed by rumors of marriage troubles and tension between the two, citing his decision to continue playing as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback as the reason behind it.Now, as more questions about the future of her marriage continue to come up, the model made it very clear where she stands with her husband's career and his decision to keep playing.WATCH: Gisele rescues turtle tangled in fishing nets.MORE: Tom Brady reveals ‘very difficult issue’ of retirement he and Gisele struggle withGisele maintained that above all else, her main priority is raising and spending time with her children, Vivian Lake and Benjamin Rein, and she said she felt she had already done her part in stepping away from the spotlight in order to do so.She said: "I've done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom]. I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams."The star added that: "Seeing my children succeed and become the beautiful little humans that they are, seeing him succeed, and being fulfilled in his career — it makes me happy.