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Tom Brady's $375M Fox Contract Raises Conflict Concerns with Raiders Stake

Oct 20, 2024, 02:01 PM

Tom Brady's recent acquisition of a partial stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has sparked significant discussion and controversy. NFL owners voted unanimously in favor of Brady becoming a part-owner of the Raiders this week. This decision has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly given Brady's existing 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox as a broadcaster. Industry experts and viewers are questioning how Brady will navigate his dual roles, especially when it comes to providing critical commentary on NFL games. A survey in the FOS newsletter revealed that 71% of readers think Brady won’t be in the broadcasting job three seasons from now. Some Patriots fans view Brady's move to the Raiders as a betrayal, but the opportunity was reportedly too good for him to pass up.