TOM Brady has claimed that there may soon be a spike in NFL quarterback injuries.
Brady , 48, retired three years ago having won seven Super Bowls in his iconic career.
He has claimed that rule changes ahead of the 2025 season will leave quarterbacks exposed.
Speaking on The PFF NFL Podcast , the NFL legend has broken down why the new rules come at a risk.
He said, "With the rule changes in the NFL that have essentially taken away forcible contact to a ball-carrier, certainly the quarterback outside of the pocket.
"Even though the quarterback can protect himself, we’ve now forced a very passive defense."
The seven-time Super Bowl winner argues that quarterbacks have been given too much scope to run over recent seasons.
This is because they have been overprotected, allowing for