BREAKING: Tom Brady Is Coming Out Of RetirementTom Brady (Credit: Getty Images)
Tom Brady is coming out of retirement…but not quite in the way his giant fanbase was hoping for.

Since Tom Brady’s initial retirement in 2022 only lasted 40 days, it was hard for fans to believe the seven-time Super Bowl champion when he said he was retired for good in February 2023. But here we are in September 2025, and it’s clear the 48-year-old won’t play another NFL snap.

But the good news for Brady’s millions of fans is that they’ll be able to “sort of” see him play competitive football again.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brady will suit up in a flag football tournament in March along with former teammate Rob Gronkowski and premier NFL stars Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Maxx Crosby, CeeDee Lamb, Myles Garrett and Sauce Gardner.

Schefter announced they’ll compete in the “Fanatics Flag Football Classic” held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on March 21. It was noted that Kyle Shanahan, Pete Carroll and Sean Payton will be the coaches for the tournament:

So, Tom Brady’s social media tease about a return to football wasn’t a joke after all.

Tom Brady Seems Content With NFL Retirement

Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Brady in a suitFox Sports broadcaster Tom Brady (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

Brady has done well for himself since retiring from football. For starters, he’s in his second season of a 10-year, $375 million contract he signed with Fox Sports back in 2022. He works on the network’s No. 1 team alongside Kevin Burkhardt and Erin Andrews and called Super Bowl 59 last February.

The three-time MVP is also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, with NFL owners approving of his bid last year. Brady and Mark Davis have worked extensively to rebuild the team, hiring Pete Carroll before trading for Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith and using the No. 6 pick on prized running back Ashton Jeanty.

With two new blossoming careers, Brady has no reason to put his body on the line and try returning to the NFL at the age of 48.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.