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Tom Brady Loses AP NFL Voting Rights Amid Ownership Conflict

2/7/2026

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Tom Brady lost his voting privileges for the Associated Press NFL awards due to his ownership stake in the Raiders, formalized in 2024.
The Associated Press previously defended Brady's voting rights, saying he met requirements as a credentialed media member, though the stake raises conflict concerns.
The 2025 voting panel turned over, and the NFL compensates the Associated Press for awards tied to the NFL Honors ceremony.

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Tom Brady lost his voting privileges for the Associated Press NFL awards due to his ownership stake in the Raiders, formalized in 2024.
The Associated Press previously defended Brady's voting rights, saying he met requirements as a credentialed media member, though the stake raises conflict concerns.
The 2025 voting panel turned over, and the NFL compensates the Associated Press for awards tied to the NFL Honors ceremony.