Tom Brady believes the restrictions he must comply with as a Fox Sports analyst will help his television career, according to a source close to the former quarterback.
Brady, 47, saw his bid to become part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders finally approved by the NFL on Tuesday, meaning he now owns a 10 percent stake in the team along with business partner Tom Wagner.
That minority investment means his playing career is officially over, ending any talk of a possible return since the Collective Bargaining Agreement prevents active players from owning or investing in NFL teams.
More importantly, the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s move into ownership means he now faces a number of restrictions in his role as a Fox broadcaster.
Just a month into his 10-year, $375 million contract with the network, Brady is now prohibited from accessing another team’s facilities, watching practices and attending broadcast production meetings virtually and in-person.
Tom Brady believes his restrictions with Fox Sports will really help his television career
He is also not allowed to criticize game officials or other clubs, while being subject to the NFL’s gaming and anti-tampering policies.
After news of his partial acquisition of the Raiders broke on Tuesday, NFL fans called for Fox to fire Brady because the restrictions he must follow will influence his analysis.
However, a source told DailyMail.com that the man doesn’t see it that way.
Instead, Brady is convinced that staying out of broadcast production meetings, for example, will give him greater insight into the game in the future.
“The restrictions are not ideal for Tom, but he is looking to take them as a means to work even harder,” the source is quoted as saying. ‘If Tom has proven anything in life it is that he is always looking for the next challenge.
“He has wanted to be an owner for a long time, he has immersed himself fully in his career in the stand and now, more than ever, he has to find the best way to make it all work.” There are growing pains in everything, but as you’ve discussed in recent weeks, it’s only gotten better and better.
Brady’s bid to become part owner of Mark Davis’ Las Vegas Raiders was approved Tuesday
Due to his new role, multiple restrictions were placed on the NFL legend and his role at Fox.
Brady’s minority acquisition of the Raiders also officially ends his playing career.
And he believes that by being a little away from all the meetings he will have an even better perspective on the game. He’ll do it like a fan, he knows everything you need to know about football and with these restrictions it will be like your average Joe calling the game.
“But he’s going to play by the rules and still be happy doing the job and he’s looking forward to proving everyone wrong. He’s done it his whole life, so why not continue?”
Hours after his ownership wishes were finally granted on Tuesday, Brady, who was at the Raiders’ practice facility a day later, issued his first statement as an NFL team owner.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to have been unanimously approved as the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders,” he wrote. ‘Throughout my NFL career, I have learned that, at its core, football is a game of teamwork, resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
“The Raiders franchise and the city of Las Vegas embody these same values, and I am honored to be a part of that history.”
The 47-year-old couldn’t contain his joy after becoming an NFL owner on Tuesday.
The New England Patriots legend initially agreed to become a limited partner of the Raiders in May 2023, months after ending his playing career.
His deal to take a 10 percent stake in the organization, which he is splitting in half with business partner Wagner, has been delayed for the past 17 months amid concerns from other NFL owners about his $375 million deal. dollars with Fox.
But after finally receiving approval to join the franchise, Brady is thrilled to be back involved in the league.
“Soccer has been a part of my entire life growing up in the Bay Area, and in many ways, my life and soccer journey has come full circle,” he continued. ‘I love the sport, I love my teammates, coaches and fans in every organization I have been a part of.
‘Sport unites us like nothing else can. “I grew up on the field and it is a blessing to know that I will be involved in the biggest league in the world for the rest of my life.”