Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback who retired following the 2022 NFL season, has now officially become an NFL owner as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. The approval came in a unanimous 32-0 vote by the NFL owners, as reported by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Brady will be purchasing a 5% stake in the team, solidifying his new role in the league.
The future Hall of Famer had been eyeing a stake in the Raiders ever since he retired from playing football, and his dream has now become a reality. Brady, who is currently in his first season as a broadcaster for Fox under a lucrative 10-year, $375 million contract, will now have to navigate the challenges of being both an owner and a broadcaster simultaneously.
With his new ownership stake, Brady will face strict restrictions as a broadcaster. He will not have access to team facilities, coaches, or players, and will be prohibited from criticizing game officials or other teams. This could potentially create difficulties for Fox as Brady fulfills his duties in the broadcast booth while also being involved with team ownership.
The NFL now finds itself in an unprecedented situation, with one of its broadcast partners also owning a team. It will be intriguing to see how the league manages this unique scenario, with an owner analyzing games from the sidelines. The convergence of Brady’s roles as a broadcaster and an owner adds a new layer of complexity to the NFL landscape, showcasing the star power and influence of one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
