The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions for the second time in franchise history. Second-year head coach Mike Macdonald guided the team to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, with Kenneth Walker III earning MVP honors after carrying 27 times for 135 yards. The defense did the rest, sacking Drake Maye six times and forcing multiple turnovers.
Among those who reached out after the win was Tom Brady, and his text exchange with Macdonald has since caught the league’s attention.
Mike Macdonald’s Epic Text Back to Tom Brady
Congratulations came to Macdonald from across the league after the Super Bowl win. One message came from Tom Brady, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, congratulating Macdonald on the win over his former team, the Patriots, even as his franchise had just agreed to hire away Seattle’s offensive coordinator.
Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Macdonald revealed his reply to Brady was anything but a simple thank you. Hetold Brady directly: “Thanks for stealing our offensive coordinator.”
Seahawks Coach Trolls Tom Brady Over Raiders' OC Poach After Super Bowl Glory
Seahawks Coach Trolls Tom Brady Over Raiders’ OC Poach After Super Bowl Glory (Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images)
The comment pointed at Klint Kubiak, who served as Seattle’s offensive coordinator throughout their championship run. The Raiders and Kubiak had already agreed to terms before Super Bowl LX, with the deal made official on February 9, the day after the game.
Kubiak was appointed Las Vegas head coach and wasted no time building his staff, bringing Seattle quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko over as offensive coordinator.
Macdonald smiled as he shared the story, keeping the tone relaxed and humorous. He also mentioned a warm message from Peyton Manning among the flood of well-wishes, reflecting the level of respect Seattle has earned across the league.
The Brady exchange was brief, but once Macdonald shared it publicly on the Rich Eisen Show, fans had plenty to add.
Fans Roast Tom Brady After Macdonald’s Perfect Clapback
Social media responded quickly.
One fanwrote: “Brady’s ego can’t bare to see the Patriots win games without him.”
Anotherposted: “Brady’s out here collecting OCs like Infinity Stones, but the Seahawks just assembled the ultimate Endgame. Congrats, Coach Macdonald—next text from Tom: ‘Can I borrow your playbook?'”
A thirdadded: “Brady collecting OCs, Macdonald just cashed in.”
A fourthwrote: “Macdonald out here dropping casual nukes Brady texting congrats just to get hit with the ‘thanks for stealing our OC’ receipt. Pats in shambles fr #Seahawks #SuperBowlChamps”
A fifthshared: “Per source, Tom opened the convo with, ‘Congrats, Mike! I was rooting for you guys. You beat the shit out of the Pats! LFG'”
The comments showed one clear theme. Fans saw the irony in Brady congratulating the Seahawks while his franchise had just taken their offensive coordinator.
The Seahawks hold the Lombardi Trophy heading into the 2026 season. When they face the Las Vegas Raiders, now under Kubiak, the Macdonald and Brady connection will add a layer to an already compelling matchup. For now, Lombardi stays in Seattle.