The Facts: Brady will have his off-season regimen affected by shoulder surgery, a league source said here at the NFL combine. The surgery could affect Brady's availability for the start of training camp.

Diehards Line:Brady enters his 14th NFL season in 2008, and his second with the Patriots. He was primarily used in a blocking role last season. The Patriots have Brady, Benjamin Watson, David Thomas and Stephen Spach under contract at tight end for 2008.