The NFL is reportedly relenting on a rule that really only ever affected Tom Brady.
According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, the NFL is dropping the “Brady Rules,” which barred him from Fox’s production meetings with teams ahead of games.
The New England Patriots legend is in a unique position in the NFL. In addition to being a color commentator for Fox broadcasts, he’s also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Because of that investment in one NFL team, Brady had been barred from production meetings that Fox would have with teams ahead of games. The meetings present a chance for the broadcast to gain unique information about the upcoming game.
However, Marchand reports that the NFL “relented” for the Super Bowl and is now relaxing it entirely.
The rule was only so effective, as Brady’s broadcast partner, Kevin Burkhardt, could relay any and all information Fox got from the meetings.
One rule will remain in place, though. Marchand reports that Brady will not be able to attend team practices ahead of games.
Brady is heading into his second season as a commentator for FOX. The former quarterback has nine years remaining on his hefty 10-year, $375 million deal to call games for Fox.
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