In 2026, a collector paid $25,000 to start auctioning Tom Brady’s Patriots jersey; was tied with his 2019 Peyton Manning milestone and sold for $273,107

In 2026, a collector paid $25,000 to start auctioning Tom Brady’s Patriots jersey; was tied with his 2019 Peyton Manning milestone and sold for $273,107 Tom Brady’s New England Patriots game jersey from a memorable 2019 game against the New York Giants has now sold at auction for $273,107. Brady wore the jersey the night he passed Peyton Manning to move into second place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list. The jersey was sold through Gray Flannel Auctions after receiving 24 bids.

Tom Brady’s jersey from the Patriots’ historic win is drawing a lot of interest

The jersey came from New England’s 35-14 win over the Giants on October 10, 2019. Brady had a strong night, completing 31 passes for 334 yards while scoring two rushing touchdowns. The game became even more important as his total passed Manning on the NFL career list.Gray Flannel Auctions listed the jersey with an opening bid of $25,000. Interest continued to grow throughout the auction, with the highest reported bid reaching $203,507 before the auction closed. The auction house later listed the final sale at $273,107, with 24 bids recorded.The jersey was part of Gray Flannel’s Photo-Matched auction on August 16, 2026. The auction ran from July 24 to August 16, with prices quoted by the auction house including the buyer’s premium.

Why the 2019 game made Brady’s jersey special

Brady’s performance against the Giants wasn’t just another regular season game. Passing Manning on the career passing yards list gave the jersey a direct connection to an important point in Brady’s career.The item also came with authentication and photographic documentation. According to the auction, the jersey had an NFL Certificate of Authenticity and matched the MeiGray photo. MeiGray’s documentation noted identifying details on the jersey, which helped link the actual item of clothing to Brady’s use during the game.This type of documentation is important in the sports memorabilia market. A jersey can become much more valuable when collectors can associate it with one specific game or achievement, rather than simply showing that it belonged to a famous player.Brady memorabilia has already fetched much higher prices. His last Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey worn in the NFL sold for $1.391 million through RM Sotheby’s in 2023. The jersey was worn during his last game against the Dallas Cowboys and was taken in a photo in the third and fourth quarters.In 2026, Joe Montana’s Super Bowl XXIV jersey set a new NFL jersey record at $1.515 million, according to Goldin. That sale moved past Brady’s 2023 result.Still, the $273,107 price tag for Brady’s 2019 Patriots jersey shows how much collectors value items associated with specific moments in his career. This wasn’t just a jersey worn during a Patriots victory. It was the jersey that Brady wore when he passed Manning on the NFL’s passing yards list, giving him a clear place in football history.