At the recent Tom Brady roast, Rob Gronkowski joked about Bill Belichick‘s habit of comparing the New England Patriots to college football players. At the time, the joke didn’t land as the specifics of Belichick‘s relationship were unknown.
However, now it has gained attention following recent reports about Belichick‘s relationship with a much younger woman.
“Coach, you used to talk about Foxborough High School when we sucked,” Gronkowski said.
“But now I know why you were so obsessed with Foxborough High School: you were scouting your new girlfriend.
“I mean coach, my joke wasn’t f**ked up but that’s f**ked up. You’re 73 years old, you should be trying to bang someone your own age – like Nikki [Glazer].”
Now, the joke has resurfaced amid revelations that the 72-year-old coach is dating 24-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson.
Belichick-Hudson relationship details
According to TMZ Sports, Belichick and Hudson first connected on a flight from the Boston area to Florida in 2021. They bonded over a philosophy project Hudson was working on as a student-athlete and entrepreneur.
After their initial meeting, they exchanged contact information and stayed in touch, discussing Hudson’s academic projects and cheerleading routines. Their relationship reportedly deepened after Belichick ended his long-term romance with TV host Linda Holliday.
Initially, Belichick and Hudson kept their relationship low-profile, with Hudson making discreet visits to Gillette Stadium during the 2022 and 2023 seasons to support Belichick. Recently, their relationship has become more public, with Belichick seen attending a cheerleading competition in Maryland to support Hudson earlier this year.