Tom Brady Traveling to Qatar for Charity; May Miss Start of Patriots Workouts

The New England Patriots may have to navigate the start of their offseason workout program without quarterback Tom Brady for a good reason. 

Per The MMQB's Albert Breer, Brady left for Qatar on Thursday to do work with his Best Buddies charity foundation. 

Breer noted the Patriots' offseason program begins Monday morning, and Brady is scheduled to return to the United States later in the day on Monday. 

Even if Brady isn't present for the first day of workouts, the reigning NFL MVP will have plenty of time to get acclimated with his teammates before the 2018 season begins. The Patriots will reconvene for organized team activities starting on May 21, with mandatory minicamp from June 5-7.