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Brady, while insisting he's happily retired, says he has asked the NFL about rules for an owner to play, hinting at an itch to return; a real comeback would require selling his Raiders stake, so he remains sideline-bound for now.
Tom Brady says he has considered returning from retirement, but the NFL reportedly isn’t on board, leaving a potential comeback uncertain.
Tom Brady told CNBC that he inquired about unretiring for an NFL return but was rebuffed by the league; returning would require him to divest his 10% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, which he has held since 2024. He says he’s happily retired, even as he stays active in football circles through a Fox Sports contract and a strategic advisory role with the Raiders. He recently played in a flag football event, which reinforced his retirement, though he wouldn’t fully rule out rare possibilities like Olympic flag football in 2028.
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic, headlined by Tom Brady and featuring a host of NFL players and celebrities, moved from Riyadh to Los Angeles and drew a modest linear TV audience of about 650,000 on average (peaking at 909,000) with a 2.8 million reach, facing competition from NCAA tournaments. While social media and streaming clips reportedly generated over 300 million views across platforms, the game failed to translate hype into strong TV interest. Brady even suggested tweaking the rules to resemble tackle football to boost engagement.
Tom Brady revealed he asked the NFL whether he could return to play while still owning part of the Raiders; the league says a player can’t be an owner and a player at the same time, and Brady would likely need to sell his stake and may face salary-cap considerations, making a comeback unlikely.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences unveiled the nominees for the 47th Sports Emmy Awards, led by ESPN’s 62 nominations across programs including E60. The list features on‑screen talent like Tom Brady, Jason Kelce and Charles Barkley, with the 2025 eligibility year and the ceremony set for May 26 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York; a host and lifetime achievement honoree will be announced later, and awards cover categories from live and edited sports to journalism, documentary, and studio shows.
Tom Brady, a minority owner and the Raiders’ de facto president of football operations, is leading a major offseason rebuild with GM John Spytek after a 3-14 season. The club added high-profile free agents and drafted plans around Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza as the likely first pick, briefly reversed a Crosby trade with Baltimore, and moved on from Pete Carroll after a failed Geno Smith deal. Brady stresses a “process over outcomes” approach and insists the entire organization must unite to restore competitiveness.
Tom Brady dodged a follow-up on the failed Maxx Crosby trade during a post-event press session, offering broad remarks about his involvement in the NFL and his Raiders role while the Crosby question went unanswered; the piece notes the Raiders have a long road ahead as Brady’s tenure unfolds.
Tom Brady displayed a live arm and nimble feet at NBC Sports’ Fanatics Flag Football Classic, completing a TD to Stefon Diggs and prompting a social-media line—“gets you thinking”—that fans interpreted as a hint about a possible return. Any comeback would face hurdles, including Raiders ownership approval due to his Fox broadcasting deal; the piece also notes the Raiders could pursue a new starting quarterback with the No. 1 pick, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, regardless of Brady’s status.
Photos from the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles show a largely empty crowd, underscoring slow adoption of flag football despite Tom Brady’s comeback and the NFL’s push into the format; organizers cited the event’s move to L.A., non-tackle rules, and football’s seasonality as likely factors.
Rosters for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles were announced, with the Founders led by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts joined by Kamara, Gronkowski, Diggs, Miller, Hamlin, Peterson and Crawford, and the Wildcats led by Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow featuring Barkley, Beckham Jr., Adams, Hopkins and James Jr. The U.S. men’s flag football team is headed by Darrell Doucette III; two other squads were drafted by the Founders and Wildcats. The event, relocated from Saudi Arabia, airs Saturday at 4 p.m. ET and carries Olympic implications.
Tom Brady and Alix Earle attended the same Zero Bond Las Vegas launch but didn’t cross paths, with insiders saying Brady left before Earle arrived. The pair are linked by dating rumors but described as having a light, “fun” fling rather than something serious, following past sightings and Earle’s December breakup from Braxton Berrios.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza impressed at the NFL scouting combine and is widely viewed as the top draft prospect with the Raiders planning him as the franchise’s future face. Mendoza received a greeting from Tom Brady, the Raiders’ minority owner, and then sat with Raiders executives Spytek and Kubiak for a detailed football-focused interview. Analysts are split on Mendoza’s draft ranking, but Raiders optimism is high and they’re pursuing a long-term development plan, though trade talk with the Jets remains speculative.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a Heisman winner projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, said at the NFL scouting combine that he spoke with Tom Brady on the phone during his formal interview with the Raiders, calling the moment 'very special' and expressing admiration for Brady and a potential mentorship; he also described a positive interview with the Raiders’ coaching staff, noted he won’t throw at the combine, and said he would be honored to be drafted by any team and hopes to meet Brady in person if Vegas selects him, building on Indiana’s remarkable season.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza impressed at the NFL combine and is viewed as the Raiders’ likely top pick to become their franchise QB, with the team probing his fit and even receiving a call from part owner Tom Brady.