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Chip Kelly Clarifies Tom Brady’s Involvement as NFL Reiterates Booth Access Is Allowed

Following a broadcast report, the league underscores guardrails that bar facility access, permitting only remote production meetings.

Overview

  • Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said conversations with minority owner Tom Brady are general football discussions and not weekly game-planning.
  • During the ChargersRaiders telecast, Brady was shown in the coaches’ booth wearing a headset, which the NFL said is allowed for an owner.
  • The league’s updated rules let Brady join production meetings remotely while continuing to prohibit in-person access to practices and team facilities.
  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he is not concerned about competitive issues arising from Brady’s dual roles, even as some ex-insiders voice worries.
  • No public NFL investigation has been announced, and Brady is scheduled to call Bears–Cowboys for Fox one week before the Raiders face Chicago.