Well over a year ago, legendary quarterback Tom Brady agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders to become a part owner of the franchise. However, his deal still has not been approved by the other league owners. But according to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, it sounds like there has at least been progress on that front.
The two major hangups with Brady’s approval seem to be the major discount he reportedly received on the sale of the team as well as the fact there is a possible conflict of interest with Brady also calling games as an analyst for Fox Sports.
“I do think progress is being made,” Goodell told reporters according to Pro Football Talk. “We’ve had a number of meetings. The Finance Committee has done their work on this and we have a little more to do.”
“As a member of the media, what access would he have every week as he prepares for the broadcast of a game,” Goodell said. “And we’ve addressed that also. So we’re making progress on this.”
We’ll have to see when or if Brady’s ownership stake is ultimately approved by the other league owners. In the meantime, he is beginning his career as a broadcaster.
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