Sep 21, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson (24) visit after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Raiders 16-9. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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(New York, NY) — Tom Brady’s retirements plans are taking an interesting turn.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the seven-time Super Bowl champion could join Raiders ownership.
However, sources told them it’s “still an extremely sensitive and fluid negotiation.”
The 45-year-old announced his NFL retirement in February. He subsequently purchased a minority stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces in March, which is also owned by Raiders Mark Davis.
Prior to his signing with the Buccaneers in 2020, Brady was linked to the Raiders, so the move logically is sensical.
Brady is reportedly considering pulling out of his broadcasting agreement with Fox Sports and joining Mark Davis as a limited partner with the Raiders. There has also been some loose talk of Brady getting involved with the Dolphins, perhaps as a part-owner and perhaps as a player.
If Brady and Davis come to terms on a minority partner agreement, 75 percent of NFL owners would have to approve it before it becomes final. ESPN says Brady would be a “passive” investor, with no “operational control or authority over the club in business or football matters.”
It’s hard to say what Brady, 45, is going to do next.
