Would Tom Brady really consider pulling a Philip Rivers?

The NFL internet world is never short of wild ideas that would never happen in a million years. However, some people miss Tom Brady so much that they can’t help but dream up ridiculous scenarios involving his return to football.

Last week, the Indianapolis Colts stunned everybody by bringing Philip Rivers out of retirement. The 44-year-old, who hadn’t played an NFL snap in five years, started Sunday’s Week 15 road game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Speaking to Colin Cowherd last week, Tom Brady claimed that he could return and still play quarterback in the NFL. Brady noted, however, that he’s not allowed to play ever again as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs lost quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the season with a torn ACL. At 30 years old, Mahomes’ career is far from over. But some fans couldn’t help but throw out the outrageous idea of Kansas City luring Brady out of retirement to replace Mahomes:

“Brady already holds several NFL records: why not one more?” another asked.

“Tom Brady coming back next season to the Chiefs for 1 year lol,” said a fan.

As Shooter McGavin said in Happy Gilmore, “Yeah, right. And Grizzly Adams had a beard.”

Keep on dreaming, Brady fans. He’s obviously content in retirement, having secured a $375 million deal at Fox and a significant ownership stake in one of the NFL’s most valuable franchises.

Tom Brady’s Chance To Un-Retire Has Long Passed

Tom Brady (Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images)
Brady’s initial retirement in February 2022 lasted only 40 days. When he retired “for good” a year later, it was easy to be skeptical. But if the seven-time Super Bowl champion were serious about returning to football, it had to happen in 2023 or before the start of the 2024 season.

Yes, Brady could have probably continued to play at a high level. He lifted a deeply flawed Tampa Bay Buccaneers team to the NFC South division crown in 2022. But his status as part-owner of the Raiders bans him from playing again. Fans just have to accept that.

And as fun as it would be to watch Brady try and play at age 48? Really, what are the odds of him actually playing at a reasonable level?

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.