The NFL and Tom Brady have been intertwined for more than two decades, and from the looks of it, many more decades to come. Not only is the legendary quarterback now a commentator, but he is a minority owner in the Las Vegas Raiders.
That being said, the league has come to a decision regarding something that happened during the Raiders’ most recent game.
An important decision was made by the NFL regarding Tom Brady’s punishment for his actions during the Raiders game
Aug 8, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Retired Hall of Fame New England Patriot player Tom Brady talks with Brian Hoyer during the first half of a game against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Last night, NFL fans were outraged to see Tom Brady up in the coaches’ booth while he also worked as a FOX broadcaster during the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers. There are many people who believe Brady should be punished for this:
According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the NFL has announced that there is no punishment forthcoming for Brady. The league asserted that as a minority owner and broadcaster that Brady is “prohibited from going to a team facility for practices or production meetings” but that there is no restriction on him sitting in the coaches’ booth.
“Tom Brady did not violate any NFL rules by wearing a headset in the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching booth during Monday night’s game,” Schefter wrote on X.
Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman greets Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Brady prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
“The NFL said Tuesday in a statement that Brady, a minority owner with the Raiders and a broadcaster for Fox, is ‘prohibited from going to a team facility for practices or production meetings.’ But the former star quarterback is allowed to sit in the coaches’ booth, according to the league.”
NFL announced today that Tom Brady, a minority owner with the Raiders and a broadcaster for Fox, is “prohibited from going to a team facility for practices or production meetings.” But he is allowed to sit in the coaches’ booth, per the league.https://t.co/gapNlq6lZ0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2025
Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Fox Sports broadcaster Brady arrives prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy further elaborated, making it clear that Brady did not violate any rules by being up in the coaches’ booth.
“There are no policies that prohibit an owner from sitting in the coaches’ booth or wearing a headset during a game,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement on the matter. “Brady was sitting in the booth in his capacity as a limited partner.
“All personnel sitting in the booth must abide by policies that prohibit the use of electronic devices other than league-issued equipment such as a Microsoft Surface Tablet for the Sideline Viewing System.”
Brady had already inked his deal with FOX well before he was approved by the league to buy a piece of the Las Vegas Raiders from principal owner Mark Davis. The fact that the deal was approved anyway with the league owners knowing that Brady would be pulling double duty indicates very strongly that they simply did not care or were not bothered enough to turn down Brady’s money.
The main group of people who have been complaining are fans and analysts, who have argued relentlessly that Brady’s ability to do production meetings with teams the Raiders might face later in the season gives his team a competitive advantage.
But other than barring Brady from going to opposing facilities to have those production meetings, nobody in the league itself appears to be concerned.
Aug 8, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Retired New England Patriot Hall of Famer Brady speaks during a statue unveiling before a game against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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