Tom Brady’s $375 million broadcasting job will become even harder because of Patrick Mahomes interview
NFL finance committee to discuss imposing more limitations on Fox Sports lead analyst Tom Brady after his interview with Patrick Mahomes.
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Looks like the NFL legend Tom Brady’s journey in broadcasting is not going as easy as he thought. After encountering a lengthy list of restrictions regarding joining production meetings or criticizing NFL officials following his acquisition of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, his role as Fox Sports lead analyst is poised to face even more limitations in the near future.
Brady once again grabbed the attention of the NFL finance committee after he interviewed the Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes, aired on October 20th. Although the two did not discuss any controversial matter or strategy planning, the committee is convinced to believe the Raiders minority holder may have received some sensitive information about the Chiefs.
The interview itself was personal in nature – it did not cover competitive or strategic information – but some insiders believe it created a situation where Brady could have received sensitive information about the Chiefs, a Raiders divisional rival.
Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal reported
The #NFL may expand its rules for Tom Brady following his Oct. 20 interview with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes ?️
— Sports Business Journal (@SBJ) November 19, 2024
Owners will discuss if future interviews need conditions to prevent Brady from receiving sensitive info as a Raiders minority owner. https://t.co/WYzn6A99v5
There have been discussions going around of making Brady’s, who signed a $375 million contract with Fox Sports as lead analyst, conversation with current NFL players either fully live or recorded for interview purposes; to make sure no sensitive information should be traded to an NFL team owner.
Additionally, Fischer also reported that the finance committee is set to discuss the issue of Brady conducting interviews with players from other teams during the upcoming committee meeting with some NFL owners’ scheduled meeting on Tuesday.
NFL Finance Committee to review Tom Brady’s role as Patriots ambassador
Unfortunately for the Pro Hall of Famer, the NFL finance committee is also planning to discuss his role as ambassador of the New England Patriots, with other NFL owners. As an equity holder of one NFL team, Brady’s role as an ambassador of another creates a conflict of interest.
Before purchasing a minority stake in Las Vegas, the Fox Sports analyst had to wait a whole year for the approval of the NFL owners. During this, he consented to make occasional appearances at events hosted by the Patriots, with whom he won six Super Bowl rings.
The owners finally approved his request earlier this year in October for 10% of the Raiders for $220 million with an additional $24 million. However, this approval was accompanied by specific regulations that restrict his roles both as an analyst and an owner.
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