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Tom Brady is told not to comment on the Lions-Commanders playoff game

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The NFL is accused of 'going out of its way to assist' former quarterback Tom Brady

The NFL is accused of going “to great lengths to help Tom Brady” as the Raiders’ minority owner prepares to commentate on the Lions-Commanders game.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is in the first season of a 10-year, $375 million contract as the network’s lead NFL analyst.

But Brady also has a minority stake in the Raiders, with owner Mark Davis recently confirming he will have a “big say” in the franchise’s future.

Ben Johnson is rumored to be Brady’s choice to be the next head coach of Las Vegas, but he currently works as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.

Detroit’s Divisional Round game against the Commanders will air on Fox Sports, with Brady in the booth at Ford Field.

That has raised questions about whether the 47-year-old should be able to combine both roles, including that of radio host Dan Patrick.

The NFL is accused of ‘going out of its way to assist’ former quarterback Tom Brady

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is in the first season of a 10-year, $375 million Fox contract

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is in the first season of a 10-year, $375 million Fox contract

Ben Johnson

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Dan Patrick (R) has questioned Brady’s role given his reported interest in Ben Johnson (L)

“The NFL is doing everything they can to help Tom Brady, it feels like… I don’t think the NFL wants him out of the broadcast booth, I think they want him there,” he said.

“He’s got the Lions game with the Commanders. What happens if they leave Ben Johnson on the sidelines?”

“Can Raiders minority owner Tom Brady talk about Ben Johnson? Does he have inside information? Which I believe he would do.

“I love how the NFL makes it seem like this isn’t a conflict of interest…how often do you listen to a game where you’re going to read, maybe an ulterior motive?”

Brady is personally involved in recruiting a replacement for Antonio Pierce after the head coach was fired following a difficult season.

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is “in love” with Johnson, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Brady also spent time with the offensive coordinator’s agent, Rapoport said.

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