Tom Brady’s return in 12 photos
The Patriots quarterback made his first regular season appearance Sunday following his four-game Deflategate suspension.

Tom Brady walks into FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland prior to the game Sunday against the Browns.

Brady walks around the field before warm ups.

Brady runs onto the field prior to the game.

Brady stops briefly to say hello to Patriots owner Robert Kraft as he heads back to the locker room following pregame warm ups.

Brady yells out at the line of scrimmage on his first drive of the season.

Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett and Brady celebrate after connecting for the team’s first touchdown. They would go on to connect for two more touchdowns in the game.

Brady reacts following another touchdown.

Fans hold Brady face cutouts during the game.

Brady back in action during the second quarter.

Brady addresses teammates in the huddle.

With the Patriots up big in the second half, Brady celebrates after running for a first down.

“Freed Brady.”
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