Tom Brady's dual roles as broadcaster and Raiders owner pose a threat to the league's strict regulations

Tom Brady is navigating a delicate balance between passion and protocol as he enters his new football venture with FOX. His $375 million deal with FOX has sparked excitement, but his acquisition of a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders complicates matters. The NFL 's bylaws impose strict limitations on minority owners, preventing them from holding official roles unless they are directly related to the principal owner. This dual involvement is a complex and controversial situation.

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Tom Brady might face NFL suspension over ownership rulesTom Brady shared some controversial content on SiriusXM NFL Radio , causing controversy among fans. “I love sports, I love football, and I love teams,” Brady said, channeling his inner fanboy. He’s all about being involved with football, alluding, “The best thing is just to be involved with NFL football, so we’ll see things go over the course of time or what contributions I can make to the NFL in general.”

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The seven-time Super Bowl champ remains competitive and even reminisces about his journey saying, “Like I said, last week I came full circle, so the good part is I’m involved in FOX, which I love doing. I’m doing broadcasting, and I love that, and nothing’s gonna get in the way for a long time.”

The NFL's bylaws, as per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, prevent minority owners from having official roles within their teams unless they're kin to the principal owner. Despite the $375M deal, the NFL's strict rules could potentially hinder the success of the new 5% owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. “A rule put in place to prevent teams from using equity to entice people to take jobs with them,” Breer explained.

Tom Brady's potential influence on the Raiders is significant, with many believing he could turn the team into a powerhouse. He has connections to Las Vegas, having visited interim coach Antonio Pierce and GM Champ Kelly in 2023. Currently, Brady's focus is on consulting during the off-season. However, once the NFL lifts restrictions, he could face challenges in his new ownership stake and suspension. As he navigates the complexities of ownership and suspension, he is also dealing with the aftermath of Deflategate.

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