After securing a remarkable 10-year, $375 million contract to join FOX Sports as a color commentator, Tom Brady has recently taken another major step by becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, this new role isn’t without its challenges.
Brady’s involvement with the Raiders has raised some concerns due to NFL regulations that limit what team owners can do.
As a part-owner, Brady will face restrictions that prevent him from entering other teams’ facilities, attending practices, or sitting in on production meetings for broadcasts.
These limitations could create a tricky situation for Brady, whose work as a commentator relies heavily on having access to teams and their inner workings.
Potential conflict of interest
NBC analyst Mike Florio addressed this issue on Sunday Night Football, explaining that Brady‘s dual roles-being both a commentator for FOX and an owner of the Raiders-could create potential conflicts of interest.
Florio suggested that managing both could strain his ability to effectively handle either responsibility, questioning whether Tom Brady can truly balance both roles without compromising one.
“He’s got a clear conflict of interest as the NFL recognizes from the restrictions they’ve placed on his ability to do his Fox job,” Florio said.
“When you are part owner of an NFL franchise and at the same time you are working for a broadcast partner handling the game supposedly with objectivity and neutrality for all of the League’s teams, in theory, how can you justify that? How can you resolve that? It’s impossible, and it’s a disservice to the Fox audience.”
Brady‘s ambition to build his brand beyond the field is evident, with major wins like his broadcasting deal and a five percent stake in the Raiders boosting his profile.
However, the NFL‘s rules regarding ownership could force him to rethink how he manages these ventures. As the restrictions become more apparent, Brady might have to make a decision about whether he can continue both roles or if one will have to take a back seat.
