NFL prohibited presence of Tom Brady in team training
The league clarified that the former quarterback can only be in the coaches' box during Raiders games
The National Football League (NFL) clarified this Tuesday the conditions under which Tom Brady can interact with the Las Vegas Raiders, a team of which he is a minority partner. The league confirmed that the former quarterback is restricted from attending practices and internal meetings, although he can sit in the coaching booth during games.
The statement, released by the NFL Network, came after Brady appeared at Allegiant Stadium during the Raiders’ 20-19 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Television cameras showed him wearing a headset, in a box seat with team coaches, sparking discussion about a possible active role in game planning.
League restrictions and guidelines
“Tom remains prohibited from attending team facilities for practices or production meetings. There are no policies prohibiting an owner from sitting in the coaching booth or wearing a headset during a game,” the NFL said.
The organization emphasized that Brady’s presence was in his capacity as a partner of the franchise. He also reminded everyone in the booth that they must respect the rules limiting the use of electronic devices, authorizing only those provided by the league.
In the same statement, the NFL detailed how the former player can interact with players and coaches in his role as a television commentator. "Tom can attend production meetings remotely, but not in person. He can also interview a player off-site, as he did for the last Super Bowl. Additionally, each team, coach, and player are responsible for what they say in those sessions," it stated.
Brady's Career and New Roles
Brady, 46, retired in 2023 after collecting seven Super Bowl rings, six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making him the most decorated player in league history.In 2022, he signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports to serve as a star analyst.
A year later, in 2023, he received approval from the owners of the 32 NFL franchises to become a minority partner in the Raiders. Since then, the league has emphasized the need to separate its television activities from its stock stake to avoid any conflicts of interest.