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Tom Brady Eyeing Comeback Despite NFL Ownership Rules

3/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tom Brady, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders since 2024 (5% stake), has expressed interest in a comeback.
Brady said, "I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea," and the league is not supportive.
NFL rules require him to divest his ownership stake to play.
He is happy in retirement and recently participated in a flag football exhibition where he threw for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

History

Historical Context

In 1989, the NFL implemented strict ownership rules, barring active players from owning team stakes due to conflict of interest concerns raised by the NFL Players Association. This regulation has persisted, as seen in Tom Brady's need to divest his 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders to resume playing, highlighting ongoing tensions between player careers and ownership dynamics within the league.

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Story summary

Tom Brady, minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders since 2024 (5% stake), has expressed interest in a comeback.
Brady said, "I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea," and the league is not supportive.
NFL rules require him to divest his ownership stake to play.
He is happy in retirement and recently participated in a flag football exhibition where he threw for 85 yards and two touchdowns.

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