Tom Brady's broadcasting career at Fox Sports faces fresh scrutiny as the NFL considers imposing additional restrictions on the former quarterback's role.
Brady, who joined Fox Sports on a 10-year, £375million contract, has experienced a challenging start to his broadcasting career, receiving mixed reviews for his on-air performance.
The situation became more complex last month when he was approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
His dual role has already led to numerous restrictions affecting his Fox duties, with the NFL limiting his access to team facilities, players and coaches - privileges typically granted to broadcasters.
Now, NFL franchise owners have raised concerns over Brady's recent interview with Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rematch against San Francisco.
Whilst the interview was personal in nature and avoided competitive information, insiders suggest it created a scenario where Brady could have accessed sensitive details about the Chiefs - a divisional rival of his Raiders team.
Tom Brady has already been hit with restrictions
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The matter was set to be discussed at Tuesday's finance committee meeting, where owners were expected to consider whether they were comfortable with Brady conducting such interviews.
The committee was also due to evaluate if additional safeguards were needed to prevent Brady from receiving privileged information through his broadcasting role.
According to reports, several new restrictions are under consideration to manage Brady's unique position.
These could include limiting his player interactions to only recorded or live broadcast interviews, ensuring all conversations are publicly available.
Another proposed measure would require interviews to be conducted away from team facilities and hotels.
The NFL may also mandate prior approval and monitoring of interviews by both the league and the players' team.
Tom Brady interviewed Patrick Mahomes
GETTYThese potential restrictions add to existing limitations, which already prevent Brady from attending broadcast production meetings and accessing team facilities.
The measures aim to protect sensitive information while allowing Brady to maintain his broadcasting duties.
These mounting restrictions could significantly impact Brady's future in broadcasting, according to industry experts.
NFL insider Mike Florio suggests Brady may not be fully committed to excelling in his broadcasting role.
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"There's been a sense that maybe Brady doesn't really want to do it anyway. Because you think of how thinly he's spread," Florio said on 'The Varsity' podcast.
Florio added that Brady's dual role as owner and broadcaster prevents him from reaching his full potential.
He added: "Him being an owner and him being a broadcaster I think it keeps him from being the absolute best he could ever be... I just wonder how many years he'll continue to do it."
Tom Brady has caused a stir among NFL bosses
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