Archive · 3 Sep 2025
NFL Increases Brady's Access Despite Dual Broadcaster & Owner Role
Tom Brady, a former NFL star and now a Fox analyst and team owner, will have more access to players and coaches this season.
The NFL wants to help him do a great job covering games.
Last year, Brady had some access, and now, based on the Super Bowl experience, the NFL is expanding it.
He can participate in production meetings and virtually connect with coaches and players.
The goal is to allow Brady to prepare thoroughly for his broadcasts without compromising any competitive fairness, ensuring he can tell the story of the games to fans each week.
Tom Brady will have expanded access to players and coaches in the 2025 NFL season.
This decision is to facilitate his work as a Fox NFL analyst.
Brady is also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
The NFL is setting rules to balance Brady's dual roles.
Brady cannot visit home team practice facilities, but can do virtual meetings.
- Who
- The NFL and Tom Brady
- What
- Increased Brady's access to players and coaches.
- When
- Starting in the 2025 season.
- Where
- NFL facilities, including virtual hookups
- Why
- To help Brady provide better game coverage.
- Subject
- Tom Brady's access as a broadcaster and team owner
- NFL Executive
- Hans Schroeder
- Brady's Role
- Fox NFL analyst and Raiders minority stakeholder
- Brady's Contract
- $375 million, 10-year deal with Fox
- Decision Rationale
- Allow Brady to best cover NFL games for Fox