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Brady Explored NFL Comeback But League Shot Down Ownership Conflict

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM

Former NFL superstar Tom Brady disclosed he looked into returning from retirement but the league rejected the idea due to his ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. The seven-time Super Bowl winner said he explored various options but remains happily retired.

In a Thursday interview, legendary quarterback Tom Brady disclosed that he has explored the possibility of returning from retirement, though the league made it clear such a move would not be welcomed.

During his conversation with CNBC, the seven-time Super Bowl winner and current minority stakeholder in the Las Vegas Raiders addressed whether he had researched league policies about owners returning to active play.

“I actually have inquired, and they (the NFL) don’t like that idea very much, so I’m going to leave it at that,” Brady said. “We explored a lot of different things, and I’m very happily retired. Let me say that, too.”

This wouldn’t mark Brady’s initial attempt at unretiring. The three-time MVP previously stepped away from football following the 2022 offseason after spending two seasons with Tampa Bay. However, he reversed course just 40 days later, returning for one final campaign before officially hanging up his cleats in February 2023.

Brady made headlines recently during his appearance in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, taking the field with stars like Jalen Hurts, Devonta Smith, Stefon Diggs, and Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. The event also saw him reconnect with longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski, his partner for 11 seasons and four Super Bowl victories.

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