Tom Brady is reportedly contemplating a return to the NFL, RadarOnline.com has discovered, however this time as a co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Three months after Brady introduced his retirement from the NFL, sources revealed that the previous New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is in “deep discussions” to purchase into the Las Vegas Raiders franchise.
“NFL legend Tom Brady is in deep discussions to grow to be a restricted accomplice of the Las Vegas Raiders,” senior ESPN reporter Adam Schefter mentioned on Friday morning.
“Doubtlessly his second foray right into a partnership with Raiders’ proprietor Mark Davis on knowledgeable sports activities franchise in lower than two months,” Schefter added.
Schefter additionally revealed that discussions between Brady and Davis have been going down for “weeks” and, whereas a “decision is in sight,” the deal remains to be an “extraordinarily delicate and fluid negotiation.”
Brady beforehand acquired a small stake within the Las Vegas Aces, a WNBA crew additionally owned by Davis, in March.
The 45-year-old seven-time Tremendous Bowl winner has reportedly been seeking to purchase an possession stake in an NFL crew for years, however the league guidelines prevented Brady from turning into a co-owner whereas nonetheless enjoying for a crew.
In accordance with sports activities reporter Greg Auman, the NFL prohibits gamers from co-owning one crew whereas enjoying for one more.
However whereas the NFL does permit a participant to co-own a crew and play for that crew, the movement should be agreed upon by 75% of the league’s house owners.
“The NFL doesn’t permit a participant to have an possession stake in a single NFL crew and play for one more,” Auman mentioned after being requested whether or not Brady may nonetheless doubtlessly return to the league as a quarterback.