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Tom Brady 'Not Opposed' To NFL Comeback With Patriots, Not Bucs
In an interview, retired Tampa Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reportedly said he'd return to the NFL with the Patriots or the Raiders.
TAMPA, FL — Former Tampa Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady says he is "not opposed" to an NFL return, per media reports.
Brady, who also spent most of his career with the New England Patriots before starting three seasons in Tampa, recently appeared on an episode of DeepCut with VicBlends and reportedly named the Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders as potential candidates for a hypothetical comeback.
"I'm not opposed to it," Brady reportedly said in the interview. "I don't know if they're gonna let me, if I become an owner of an NFL team, but I don't know if -- I don't know, I'm always gonna be in good shape, (I'll) always be able to throw the ball. So to come in for a little bit, like M.J. coming back? I don't know if they'd let me, but I wouldn't be opposed to it."
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The veteran quarterback has not played in the NFL since its 2022 season, concluding a 23 yearlong career with the Buccaneers before a second retirement.
During his final season with the team, he played in 17 games and made 490 completions, according to ESPN stats. He made 25 passing touchdowns and gained 4,694 passing yards.
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According to Bleacher Report, Brady has made advancements in becoming a minority owner of the Raiders.
Players are prohibited from having equity in NFL teams, the news outlet reported.
Brady was born in San Mateo, California, and graduated from the University of Michigan.
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