NFL rejects Tom Brady comeback attempt over Las Vegas Raiders ownership
Seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady has ruled out a return to the NFL after the league objected to a comeback while he retains his ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
The 47-year-old, who stepped away from the sport in 2022, revealed he had actively explored the possibility of playing again.
“I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea very much,” Brady told CNBC.
Under current regulations, active players are prohibited from holding financial stakes in franchises to prevent salary cap circumvention.
Raiders investment prevents playing return
The former New England Patriots quarterback purchased a five percent share of the Raiders earlier this year.
To legitimately pursue a return to the field, he would be forced to completely divest his minority shareholding in the Las Vegas outfit.
“We explored a lot of different things, and I’m very happily retired,” the legendary passer added.
Recent precedent and flag football cameo
A return from retirement is not unprecedented in the sport, with 44-year-old Philip Rivers briefly starting three games for the Indianapolis Colts last season after a four-year absence.
Speculation regarding a return for the future Hall of Famer intensified following his impressive passing display at the recent Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
Despite his team losing heavily to Team USA, the veteran demonstrated that his trademark throwing ability remains intact.
“It’s never going to get old throwing passes to incredible athletes on the football field, but if anything, that game reconfirmed to me that I’m very happy in my retirement.”
