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Tom Brady’s retirement from the NFL hasn’t necessarily marked the end of his presence in football. While he’s set to grace the Fox Sports broadcast booth this upcoming season, speculation about a potential return to the field continues to linger.
Despite affirming his retirement “for good” over a year ago, Brady’s recent comments suggest that he hasn’t entirely closed the door on the possibility of donning the jersey once more. Approaching his 47th birthday, Brady hinted at his readiness to entertain offers from NFL teams, mentioning the Patriots, Raiders, and even the 49ers as potential landing spots.
Just a little off the top??? ✂️@TomBrady | @vicblends pic.twitter.com/BOtXrQX7Ah
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 11, 2024
In an interview on VicBlends’ “DeepCut” podcast, Brady hinted at his willingness to consider a comeback, particularly if the circumstances were right. While he’s confident in his physical shape and ability to throw the ball, Brady indicated that he’d be open to returning for a brief stint, drawing parallels to Michael Jordan’s comeback.
However, Brady’s potential return seems contingent on specific conditions, particularly if a contending team faces a quarterback injury. Despite several quarterback injuries plaguing the league in 2023, Brady’s name never resurfaced in connection with a comeback, suggesting that the stars would need to align perfectly for him to consider such a move.
Notably, Brady mentioned the Patriots and Raiders as potential destinations, although the likelihood of serious contention for these teams in 2024 remains uncertain. The prospect of joining a talented 49ers roster could pique Brady’s interest, but the presence of Brock Purdy as San Francisco’s starter presents a formidable obstacle.
Moreover, Brady acknowledged potential obstacles to his return, including his role as a potential part-owner of the Raiders. While progress has been made toward finalizing the deal, Brady humorously speculated whether he’d even be allowed to return to the field under such circumstances.
Despite his musings, Brady’s remarks should be taken with a grain of salt, as he later joked about unretiring in a tweet. Nonetheless, considering Brady’s track record, any potential return to the NFL would undoubtedly make headlines, especially given his status as the oldest quarterback to start an NFL game at age 45. Another start in 2024 would only add another chapter to his storied legacy.