The 2024 season marks Year 1 of Tom Brady‘s broadcasting career. The Raiders minority owner has drawn attention over conflict of interest concerns, but no change to his situation is expected any time soon. 
Brady’s agent Don Yee made it clear in an interview with Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal that his client plans to fulfill the remainder of his contract. Brady is attached to a 10-year, $375MM pact with FOX, but the fact his first year in the broadcast booth coincides with his first as an official member of the Raiders’ ownership group led to notable restrictions being placed on him. NFL owners raised issues on the conflict of interest front before approving his purchase of a 5% stake in the franchise, but since it became official no developments have taken place on that front.
“Tom has had a tremendous amount of fun working with FOX this year, and he’s really excited about the future with FOX and his growth on their team,” Yee said. “And this year was the first year of a long relationship.”
Brady’s next game in the booth will be this weekend’s Commanders-Lions contest. That matchup will provide him with the opportunity to speak with Lions coordinator Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, two of the top remaining head coaching candidates in this year’s hiring cycle and and members of the list of Raiders targets. Johnson in particular has emerged as a name to watch closely, with a mutual interest appearing to exist and a substantial offer believed to be on tap. Brady played a central role in the decisions to fire both Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco, moves which gave the Raiders the opportunity to once again reset as an organization.
While Brady carries on in his efforts on that front, he will continue his broadcasting responsibilities (which will include calling Super Bowl LIX). His actions will no doubt continue to be monitored by the league and its owners, although a source from one NFL team informed Mark Maske of the Washington Post no complaints have been made yet with respect to any unfair advantages being gained. The opportunity for that to change may arise down the road, but for the foreseeable future Brady is set to wear both hats.
As noted in a detailed piece on the matter from The Athletic (subscription required), Brady cannot serve a role in the Raiders’ front office aside from his current title of minority owner. Leaving his broadcasting career behind could not lead him to a different position formally leading football operations or another aspect of the organization since he is not directly related to controlling owner Mark Davis. As a result, no changes to Brady’s current setup should be considered likely.
It’s ridiculous. If he’s going to take an active role in operating a team, he shouldn’t be broadcasting.
Word to that.
Had Roger Goodell had any balls, he would’ve summoned Brady and his lawyer to the NFL office with an ultimatum — “you work for the Raiders or you work for Fox, you can’t do both”.
… However, Brady is surely set his even afterlife; however, $375MM in additional monies well that is not too shabby. Nice conflict of interest to have!!
Brady lost his shirt (and wife) in the FTX fiasco. A good part of his reputation as well as Brady ads were a big part of the ponzi.
@Chucky / Goodell would look like a fool issuing the ultimatum you’re suggesting. Where in the constitution does it say American citizens are limited to one source of income?
What a ridiculous rule that enforces nepotism. NFL is trash.
He’ll do both for as long as he can. I would bet that he ultimately ends up the raiders managing owner (even though not the majority owner)/gm.
I’m amazed that he’s getting paid over $37M per to commentate on a game that most folks will watch anyway. It’s not like Burger King is going to stop annoying me with their jingles because Brady isn’t in the booth.
BK MEEEEEEEELTS
9 years is a long time to go, how bout we just say he’s starting his 2nd year w/hope of improvement ?
Getting that capital. $375 million over 10 years? Would be crazy to turn that down. Will be a prominent figure with Raiders, after that. But bolting a deal like that – I can’t see anyone doing.
He was terrible in the booth, and a waste of the investment. I can tell he doesn’t do the proper HW on the teams. But, nowadays that’s commonplace. The broadcasters of old used to know the rosters 1-53, and do extensive prep work. Maybe that is also an issue that flows to the production team.
Romo & Charles Davis are the best in my eyes. Along with Stink & Darryl Johnson.
Romo needs to just settle in, and let Nantz control the conversation more. Feed off of the play-by-play. He has the voice and knowledge, but just needs to learn his role more. Will be fine. I have hope for him.
Brady I can tell just doesn’t do the work necessary to be good.
Tommy boy getting paid. Next up a younger hitter girlfriend lmao
He sux…..