Brady Critiques NFL Ejection, Faces No Penalty

Tom Brady, serving as Fox's lead NFL analyst and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, criticized the officials during the Lions-Packers game without facing any disciplinary action from the NFL. The controversy stemmed from Lions defensive back Brian Branch's ejection for a helmet-to-helmet hit, a decision made by the NFL's replay center in New York. Brady expressed disagreement with the ejection, stating, 'I don't love that call at all,' but his remarks were deemed not severe enough to warrant punishment. As a minority owner, Brady is expected to adhere to specific rules, including not publicly criticizing officials, which prompted concerns he might face fines. However, an NFL spokesperson clarified that Brady's comments did not question the integrity of the officials. The incident highlights the challenges Brady faces balancing his roles as an NFL analyst and team owner.