Cole Beasley Said He Tried To Slide Into Tom Brady’s DM’s Prior To Signing With Buccaneers

Cole Beasley told reporters that he contacted quarterback Tom Brady numerous times before signing with the Bucs’ practice squad Wednesday.

According to Greg Auman of The Athletic, Beasley said that he sent direct messages to Brady in order to make this match happen. He added that waiting so long to find another opportunity was “humbling” and that this is his first NFL season without going through training camp.

Cole Beasley said he had tried to reach out to Tom Brady about coming to Tampa Bay, didn't have his phone number so was just sending him DMs on Instagram, hoping to help the Bucs as they dealt with injuries at receiver.

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 21, 2022

#Bucs WR Cole Beasley said “I’ve been wanting to play with (Tom) Brady for a long time.” He said he slid into Brady’s DMs on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/4TRk3EnMqN

— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 21, 2022

“I’ve been wanting to play with Brady for a long time, so it’s exciting for me. I’m excited for the opportunity.

I’m just ready to get back at it. It’s a humbling experience kind of waiting this long; it’s the first time I’ve never been through a [training] camp, so I’ve got a lot of catching up to do.”

Prior to signing with the Bucs — Beasley played seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and three with the Buffalo Bills. He caught 82 passes for 693 yards and one touchdown for Buffalo last season.

The Buccaneers are short-handed at wide receiver with Mike Evans suspended for one game after knocking over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore during Tampa Bay’s 20-10 win Sunday.

Chris Godwin, who is coming back from a torn ACL that ended his 2021 season, missed Week 2 with a hamstring injury.