Tom Brady revealed he inquired about returning to the NFL, but the league reportedly did not like that idea very much. The seven-time Super Bowl champion, currently a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, emphasized his happiness in retirement during a CNBC interview. Brady purchased a 5% share of the Raiders in 2024 alongside Knighthead Capital Management and Richard Seymour.

League rules would require him to divest this stake if he pursued a comeback, potentially causing salary cap issues. While Brady's performance in a recent flag football game suggested his skills remain sharp, the NFL's stance appears firm against active players holding ownership stakes. Brady's exploration highlights the complex intersection of player ownership and league regulations.