Which wide receiver caught Tom Brady's first NFL touchdown pass?

Terry Glenn caught Tom Brady’s first NFL touchdown pass. The completion came on October 14, 2001, when the New England Patriots hosted the San Diego Chargers in Week 5 of the season.

Brady, then in his first season as an NFL starter, found Glenn for a 21-yard touchdown. Glenn finished the game with seven receptions for 110 yards, while Brady threw for 364 yards and two touchdowns. New England rallied from a 26–16 deficit and won 29–26 in overtime.

The moment mattered because Brady had only recently taken over for Drew Bledsoe, who was injured in Week 2. Glenn was a former first-round pick and one of New England’s most established offensive players, making him a natural early target for the young quarterback.

A common mix-up is David Patten, who became a major part of the 2001 Patriots and caught several important Brady passes. Troy Brown was also a prominent receiver, but neither caught Brady’s first NFL touchdown.