Tom Brady is probably not returning to the NFL — however he has explored if it is doable.
The legendary New England Patriots quarterback, a frequent topic of un-retirement rumors, instructed CNBC Sport this week that he has requested the NFL about its coverage round returning to the league as a participant whereas sustaining his standing as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders — however he has no plans to return.
“I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea very much,” Brady mentioned in an interview selling his World Cup ad campaign with Ferrero. “We explored a lot of different things, and I’m very happily retired. Let me just say that, too.”
An NFL spokesperson mentioned if Brady have been to pursue a return to the league, he would first have to divest his possession stake within the Raiders, citing a 2023 coverage that prohibits gamers or group staff from taking fairness in a membership.
“In addition, there would be salary cap issues involving a player/owner,” the spokesperson added.
Brady last week participated in a Fanatics flag soccer recreation and threw a landing move to vast receiver Stefon Diggs. While Brady acknowledged he beloved being again on the sphere, he mentioned, “if anything, that game reconfirmed to me that I’m very happy in my retirement.”
Brady mentioned since taking a minority stake within the Raiders, he is helped the entrance workplace make personnel and training choices in what he referred to as a “strategic advisory role.”
“I’m a minority owner. So, when you’re that, there’s really no job description. I don’t have really a daily role,” he mentioned. “You know, my phone call is always available to everybody who needs it. I want to see everyone succeed, be their best, bring a winning kind of a culture to Las Vegas — to bring the Raiders back to glory. I’d love to be a part of it.”
