Tom Brady Opens Up on Exploring NFL Comeback Logistics Despite Being Raiders’ Minority Owner

The NFL denied Tom Brady permission to return to the league as a player because he is a part owner of franchise and has a gig with FOX Sports.

Tom Brady Opens Up on Exploring NFL Comeback Logistics Despite Being Raiders’ Minority Owner

Tom Brady (Image via IMAGO)

In Short
  • Tom Brady inquired about a potential NFL comeback but faced resistance from league officials.
  • He would need to sell his 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders to return to play.
  • Brady recently invested in a startup, eMed, securing $200 million in funding and becoming its Founding Chief Wellness Officer.

Even at 48, Tom Brady hasn’t lost his touch, as he demonstrated during the recently concluded Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles. Fans started campaigning for Brady to unretire and return to the NFL.

Coincidentally, Brady contacted the league to ask for permission to suit up again. While it might sound thrilling, football fans shouldn’t get their hopes up. That’s because the brass did not like the idea.

I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea very much. We explored a lot of different things, and I’m very happily retired. Let me just say that, too.

Tom Brady told Alex Sherman of CNBC Sport

There are just too many obstacles for Brady to overcome if he wants to make a comeback to the NFL. He needs to sell his 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and might also have to end his broadcasting contract with FOX Sports. That’s easier said than done. Stepping onto the flag football turf rekindled dormant memories of his playing days.

I loved being out there playing in the flag [football] game. I loved not getting hit. I’ve got a lot of really fun things [a minority owner of the Raiders] I’m involved in. 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.

Tom Brady concluded

Brady capped off a fun FFC outing with a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs. The feud between him and Logan Paul reached new heights after Brady hit the YouTuber turned WWE star with the game ball. Paul got back at the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback with a crafty apology message on X.

I’d like to apologize to Tom Brady for applying so much pressure on you play after play after play that had you literally fearing for your life. I understand you’re older, it’s not like you could go anywhere, and you got frustrated, which is why you threw the ball at me, and I want you to know that I forgive you for that because that’s what real men do.

Logan Paul said

Tom Brady makes a $200 million career move

Brady may have hung up his cleats, but the seven-time Super Bowl champ has found plenty of new ways to explore his interests. Aside from being a minority owner of the Raiders and announcing football games, Brady recently made a generous investment in a startup called eMed.

Tom Brady Opens Up on Exploring NFL Comeback Logistics Despite Being Raiders' Minority Owner eMed $200 million
Tom Brady (Image via IMAGO)

According to fittinsider on Instagram, Brady helped secure a $200 million Series A funding round for the digital health organization. A huge influx of capital has officially boosted the Miami-based company’s valuation to over $2 billion, earning it coveted unicorn status. The company declared:

Just raised $200M at a $2B+ valuation. The company helps employers manage GLP-1 care through a clinically supervised population health platform… Tom Brady joins the company as both an investor and Founding Chief Wellness Officer, aiming to position the company around discipline and accountability — countering the idea that GLP-1s are a shortcut.

Back in August 2023, Brady bought 3.3% stakes in the English Championship side (second division) Birmingham City FC. City is currently 11th in the league and unlikely to earn promotion to the Premier League.

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