Tom Brady’s Dual Role Unlocked: NFL Lifts Key Restrictions, Sparking Controversy and Curiosity

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Tom Brady is stepping into his second season as a Fox analyst with notably fewer NFL-mandated shackles than last year. Remember when the league slapped restrictions on him after his 10% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders was pending approval? Well, those limitations—familiarly dubbed the “Brady Rules”—had initially kept him away from crucial production meetings with coaches and players. But the NFL just eased up: Brady can now join those sessions remotely, though the league still bars him from onsite team facilities. It’s a subtle yet significant shift, reflecting the league’s ongoing balancing act as Brady juggles his dual roles as broadcaster and minority owner. And yes, while he’s still under watchful eyes, particularly about criticizing officials, he’s finding a bit more breathing room in this next chapter.
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Like last year, Brady can’t “egregiously criticize officials,” said McCarthy, who added there were no issues along those lines in 2024.That retriction has been lifted, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Times on Wednesday morning.Read more: The most shocking NFL players looking for jobs after roster cutsThere is one caveat, however — Brady must attend those meetings remotely. He is still prohibited from going to a team facility for practices or production meetings, McCarthy said.AdvertisementThe restrictions were placed on the legendary quarterback last August when his purchase of a 10% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders was pending approval from the league owners. Brady’s minority stake was approved in October.