Tom Brady rejects NFL comeback
Tom Brady sought one more attempt at the NFL, but the league’s regulations curtailed those ambitions, reports BritPanorama. The seven-time Super Bowl champion recently disclosed that he approached the NFL regarding a potential comeback while still holding a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
“They don’t like that idea very much,” Brady remarked while speaking to CNBC. This restriction stems from clear league rules that prohibit active players from owning any part of a franchise, necessitating the sale of such stakes prior to signing with any team.
The 48-year-old quarterback has insisted he is content in life after football. His impressive playing career unfolded over 23 seasons with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, during which he secured seven championship titles, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport’s greatest quarterbacks.
Retirement has proven to be a complex transition for Brady. He initially stepped away from the game in 2022 but returned just 40 days later for one final season, ultimately retiring for good in 2023. When discussing the possibility of becoming a majority owner of an NFL team, he candidly pointed out the financial challenges involved. “I gotta work pretty hard. I paid ordinary income taxes for a very long time in the NFL,” he told FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria” last Thursday. “And these valuations have gotten very expensive.”
Nonetheless, financial considerations are not the sole driving force in his post-NFL pursuits. Brady expressed enthusiasm for his broadcasting role at FOX, highlighting the satisfaction he’s found in front of the camera. Since becoming a minority owner of the Raiders in October 2024, Brady has clarified that his position lacks a defined job description, stating, “I don’t have really a daily role.” He reiterated his commitment to supporting the team in bringing a winning culture back to Las Vegas.
Last week’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles reinforced Brady’s contentment with his retirement. “If anything, that game reconfirmed to me that I’m very happy in my retirement,” he concluded.
