TOM Brady finally realized a dream of becoming an NFL owner – but now faces tough restrictions.
The 47-year-old was confirmed as a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders this week.
Tom Brady faces a number of restrictions in his Fox NFL role after being confirmed as a Las Vegas Raiders part owner[/caption]
Brady is now no longer allowed to play again – once again confirming his retirement[/caption]
He takes a stake in the NFL team after approval from other owners at the league’s fall meeting.
But that ownership now severely limits what Brady is able to do in his Fox broadcast role.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion began his 10-year, $375 million contract with the network this season.
He is part of Fox’s top broadcast team with Kevin Burkhardt and Erin Andrews.
But being a NFL owner means there are some things he can no longer do.
The former quarterback is not allowed to criticize referees or other teams.
He is also banned from other team facilities and cannot watch practice.
Brady is not allowed to gamble and he will have no access to broadcast production meetings.
He is now also subject to the NFL’s anti-tampering policy.
The 47-year-old’s ownership means he is now no longer able to play the game, making any plans of unretirement impossible.
Brady took a five per cent stake having initially shown an interest last spring.
Football has been part of my entire life growing up in the Bay Area and, in so many ways, my football life and journey has come full circle,” Brady said.
“I love the sport, I love my teammates, coaches, and the fans in every organization I’ve been part of.
“Sports bring us together in a way nothing else can.
“I grew up on the field, and it’s a blessing to know I’ll be involved in the greatest league in the world for the rest of my life.”
The Tom Brady domino effect
Tom Brady will take his seat in Fox’s top NFL announce team alongside Kevin Burkhardt.
And his arrival at the network has set off a domino effect with every other announcer moving down one spot.
That means Fox’s NFL coverage in 2024 will feature entirely new broadcast pairings.
Greg Olsen, who previously worked alongside Burkhardt, will now be part of the No. 2 announce team with Joe Davis.
The other Fox pairings for 2024 are:
- Adam Amin-Mark Sanchez
- Kenny Albert-Jon Vilma
- Kevin Kugler-Daryl Johnston
- Chris Myers-Mark Schlereth
Brady revealed on a Fox broadcast that he was considering joining the Chicago Bears in 2020.
He eventually moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after his long stint with the New England Patriots.
“[The Bears] was a team, and I’ve never told that story before, they were very stealthy in their recruitment,” Brady said.
“I was seriously considering it, but in the end, it came down to Tampa.
“It was close to my son Jack, I loved [coach] Bruce Arians and the role that he played in offense.
“[It was] ultimately the great players like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin that I’m still out there watching today.”
