Tom Brady has officially joined the NFL ownership ranks, securing a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders—a career twist that comes with both clout and a hefty set of restrictions. The league approved Brady’s ownership stake on Tuesday at the NFL owners’ meeting in Atlanta, marking TB12’s first foray into NFL ownership after a storied seven-time Super Bowl-winning career. However, stepping into ownership isn’t without its hurdles. Brady now faces strict limitations on his activities: he can’t attend practices or visit other teams’ facilities, join broadcast production meetings, or publicly criticize officials or other teams. In other words, his new role as an owner comes with a unique rulebook.
Brady’s shift to Raiders ownership means he’ll be balancing his commitment to FOX as an NFL analyst, although these restrictions will still apply. Fans hoping for Brady’s return to the field will be disappointed, as the league prohibits owners from playing unless they sell their stake—a reminder that Brady’s quarterback days are, in fact, over.
While the challenge is real, Brady is enthusiastic about contributing to the Raiders’ legacy. This latest move follows his partnership with Raiders owner Mark Davis to acquire an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces last year. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his support, and Brady’s longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski chimed in as well, cheering on his friend’s new role.
Gronkowski, in true Gronk fashion, jokingly poked at Brady’s initial nerves on FOX, but ultimately praised his transition to broadcasting. “Tom Brady always wanted to be like us,” Gronk teased on Dudes on Dudes, while applauding Brady’s knowledge and predicting he’ll become “the best commentator of all time.” Known for thriving under pressure, Brady seems well-prepared to prove his doubters wrong yet again as he tackles his new role.
Brady’s transition from the field to the ownership box adds another layer to his legacy. Now, the NFL world will watch closely to see how the GOAT handles this new playbook.
