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NFL Eases Restrictions on Tom Brady, Permits Remote Production Meetings

The move reflects an effort to balance broadcast preparation with conflict-of-interest safeguards tied to his Raiders ownership.

Overview

  • An NFL spokesman confirmed Brady may join coaches-and-players production meetings only via remote access, with in-person attendance still prohibited at team facilities or hotels.
  • Brady remains barred from team practices, and he may conduct off-site player interviews as he did on select occasions last season, including around the Super Bowl.
  • Other guardrails stay in place, including limits on publicly criticizing officials and compliance with the league’s anti-tampering and gambling policies.
  • The Athletic first reported the policy shift, which the league acknowledged after an offseason review; the AP noted many broadcast crews already conduct these meetings virtually.
  • Reaction has been mixed, with broadcaster Dan Patrick arguing Brady should choose between being a minority owner of the Raiders and serving as Fox’s lead analyst.