NFL Lifts Media Ban on Tom Brady Despite Raiders Ownership Stake

Tom Brady, now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox Sports NFL analyst, has had restrictions lifted that will allow him to attend production meetings with coaches and teams this season after being banned last year due to conflict of interest concerns. Despite the easing of these rules, Brady is still prohibited from attending team practices or entering team facilities to maintain competitive fairness. His initial broadcasting season was widely criticized, partly attributed to the restrictions limiting his access to team insights, which the NFL hopes to mitigate with the new permission to join meetings remotely. Brady will continue working alongside Fox's lead broadcast team, providing analysis and commentary during games, while abiding by restrictions that prevent him from egregiously criticizing officials. The NFL's decision to relax the production meeting ban reflects a balance between addressing conflict of interest worries and supporting Brady's transition to broadcasting post-retirement. Brady's first season struggles and the league's adjustments highlight the complexities of his dual roles as a team minority owner and broadcaster.