Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady reportedly explored a potential return to the gridiron, but the NFL has shut down the possibility of him playing while maintaining his ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
In a recent interview, Brady confirmed he had inquired with the league regarding a dual player-owner role. "I actually have inquired, and they don't like that idea very much," Brady said, according to reports. The league's stance stems from a 2023 policy that strictly prohibits active players or team employees from holding equity in any NFL franchise.
For Brady to return to the field, he would be required to divest his 5% minority stake in the Raiders. Additionally, the NFL cited significant salary-cap complications that would arise from a player holding an ownership interest. Despite the inquiry, the 48-year-old quarterback emphasized that he remains "happily retired" and is currently focused on his strategic advisory role with the Las Vegas front office.
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