Kelly Clarkson.Photo: NFLAlexa, playKelly Clarkson’sTom Bradyremix of “Since U Been Gone,” please.Guests at theNFL Honorswere treated to a live remix of Clarkson’s 2004 hit, with a special Brady-themed twist on Thursday night.Clarkson, 40, was hosting the show when Minnesota Vikings quarterbackKirk Cousinstook the stage hoping to perform a special tribute to Brady, 45. “I’m sorry Kelly, I just wanted to sing one quick tribute song toTom Bradyon behalf of all the other quarterbacks in our league,” Cousins, 34, said. “Would that be OK?“Cousins switched up the lyrics to the hit song, referencing Brady’s seven Super Bowl wins and joking that “maybe Kirk could win,” now that Brady has retired.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Clarkson, wearing a floor-length dress featuring a Dallas Cowboys theme, pointed out that Cousins' version “didn’t sound like a tribute” — and sounded more like he and the other NFL quarterbacks are relieved they won’t have to compete against Brady anymore.Then, she showed off her powerhouse vocals with a remix of her own. “Cause now that he’s gone, teams have hope for the first time,” Clarkson sang.NFL"Brady’s moving on, for the GOAT, that’s a wrap, now he just posts thirst traps,” she sang as a photo ofBrady’s recent revealing selfietook the screen.Brady posted the sexy photo shortly after he announced his second retirement from the NFL. However, two of the former quarterback’s friends, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, also poked fun at the shot.Tom Brady.Tom Brady/twitter"I don’t think he did it right,” Gronkowski, 33,told ET this week of Brady’s revealing selfie. He explained that Brady’s “hand is not in the right place,” during the interview. “He’s covering up a little bit,” Gronkowski critiqued, jokingly. “You’re not supposed to be covering up! That’s what’s supposed to be showing.“RELATED VIDEO:Tom BradyPoses in Just His Underwear to Complete a Bet: ‘Did I Do It Right?'“You gotta show the package, Tom,” Gronkowski added with a laugh. He also joked with reporters that he “was a little shocked” when he saw the selfie.Edelman, 36, also shared his thoughts on Brady’s picture on Tuesday, in an Instagram Reel. “Gotta start somewhere bubs. Practice makes perfect,” Edelman wrote in the caption of his post. Not unlike Gronkowski, Edelman’s biggest critique of Brady’s “thirst trap” shot was the placement of his hand. “What are you covering, bubs? Let it hang, bubs!”

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Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Daniel Cousins and Kelly Clarkson perform the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, in Phoenix Super Bowl Honors Football, Phoenix, United States - 09 Feb 2023

Alexa, playKelly Clarkson’sTom Bradyremix of “Since U Been Gone,” please.Guests at theNFL Honorswere treated to a live remix of Clarkson’s 2004 hit, with a special Brady-themed twist on Thursday night.Clarkson, 40, was hosting the show when Minnesota Vikings quarterbackKirk Cousinstook the stage hoping to perform a special tribute to Brady, 45. “I’m sorry Kelly, I just wanted to sing one quick tribute song toTom Bradyon behalf of all the other quarterbacks in our league,” Cousins, 34, said. “Would that be OK?“Cousins switched up the lyrics to the hit song, referencing Brady’s seven Super Bowl wins and joking that “maybe Kirk could win,” now that Brady has retired.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Clarkson, wearing a floor-length dress featuring a Dallas Cowboys theme, pointed out that Cousins' version “didn’t sound like a tribute” — and sounded more like he and the other NFL quarterbacks are relieved they won’t have to compete against Brady anymore.Then, she showed off her powerhouse vocals with a remix of her own. “Cause now that he’s gone, teams have hope for the first time,” Clarkson sang.NFL"Brady’s moving on, for the GOAT, that’s a wrap, now he just posts thirst traps,” she sang as a photo ofBrady’s recent revealing selfietook the screen.Brady posted the sexy photo shortly after he announced his second retirement from the NFL. However, two of the former quarterback’s friends, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, also poked fun at the shot.Tom Brady.Tom Brady/twitter"I don’t think he did it right,” Gronkowski, 33,told ET this week of Brady’s revealing selfie. He explained that Brady’s “hand is not in the right place,” during the interview. “He’s covering up a little bit,” Gronkowski critiqued, jokingly. “You’re not supposed to be covering up! That’s what’s supposed to be showing.“RELATED VIDEO:Tom BradyPoses in Just His Underwear to Complete a Bet: ‘Did I Do It Right?'“You gotta show the package, Tom,” Gronkowski added with a laugh. He also joked with reporters that he “was a little shocked” when he saw the selfie.Edelman, 36, also shared his thoughts on Brady’s picture on Tuesday, in an Instagram Reel. “Gotta start somewhere bubs. Practice makes perfect,” Edelman wrote in the caption of his post. Not unlike Gronkowski, Edelman’s biggest critique of Brady’s “thirst trap” shot was the placement of his hand. “What are you covering, bubs? Let it hang, bubs!”

Alexa, playKelly Clarkson’sTom Bradyremix of “Since U Been Gone,” please.

Guests at theNFL Honorswere treated to a live remix of Clarkson’s 2004 hit, with a special Brady-themed twist on Thursday night.

Clarkson, 40, was hosting the show when Minnesota Vikings quarterbackKirk Cousinstook the stage hoping to perform a special tribute to Brady, 45. “I’m sorry Kelly, I just wanted to sing one quick tribute song toTom Bradyon behalf of all the other quarterbacks in our league,” Cousins, 34, said. “Would that be OK?”

Cousins switched up the lyrics to the hit song, referencing Brady’s seven Super Bowl wins and joking that “maybe Kirk could win,” now that Brady has retired.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Clarkson, wearing a floor-length dress featuring a Dallas Cowboys theme, pointed out that Cousins’ version “didn’t sound like a tribute” — and sounded more like he and the other NFL quarterbacks are relieved they won’t have to compete against Brady anymore.

Then, she showed off her powerhouse vocals with a remix of her own. “Cause now that he’s gone, teams have hope for the first time,” Clarkson sang.

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Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Daniel Cousins and Kelly Clarkson perform the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, in Phoenix Super Bowl Honors Football, Phoenix, United States - 09 Feb 2023

“Brady’s moving on, for the GOAT, that’s a wrap, now he just posts thirst traps,” she sang as a photo ofBrady’s recent revealing selfietook the screen.

Brady posted the sexy photo shortly after he announced his second retirement from the NFL. However, two of the former quarterback’s friends, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, also poked fun at the shot.

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“I don’t think he did it right,” Gronkowski, 33,told ET this week of Brady’s revealing selfie. He explained that Brady’s “hand is not in the right place,” during the interview. “He’s covering up a little bit,” Gronkowski critiqued, jokingly. “You’re not supposed to be covering up! That’s what’s supposed to be showing.”

RELATED VIDEO:Tom BradyPoses in Just His Underwear to Complete a Bet: ‘Did I Do It Right?’

“You gotta show the package, Tom,” Gronkowski added with a laugh. He also joked with reporters that he “was a little shocked” when he saw the selfie.

Edelman, 36, also shared his thoughts on Brady’s picture on Tuesday, in an Instagram Reel. “Gotta start somewhere bubs. Practice makes perfect,” Edelman wrote in the caption of his post. Not unlike Gronkowski, Edelman’s biggest critique of Brady’s “thirst trap” shot was the placement of his hand. “What are you covering, bubs? Let it hang, bubs!”

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