LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Tom Brady says he considered the possibility of an NFL comeback, but the league wasn't too excited at the idea.
The Las Vegas Raiders minority owner told CNBC Sport this week that he explored the idea of returning after purchasing his equity stake in the Silver & Black.
"I actually have inquired, and they don't like that idea very much," Brady said. "We explored a lot of different things, and I'm very happily retired. Let me just say that, too."
The NFL would require Brady to divest his ownership stake if he were to try to play again, CNBC reported. There would also be salary cap issues involving a player who is also an owner.
He last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2022 season. NFL owners approved his purchase of a 5% share of the Raiders back in 2024.
Brady already gets some leeway from the NFL for his other job as lead analyst for Fox Sports. He is allowed to take part in production meetings virtually, but he cannot physically attend team practices or facilities.
While he's not competing on the gridiron anymore, Brady recently took the field for a flag football exhibition this past Saturday. His team lost to Team USA 43-16.
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