Tom Brady indicated it’s his stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, not his age, that’s mainly keeping him from following Philip Rivers in making an attempted NFL comeback.
Rivers, 44, signed with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad this week as a potential replacement for injured quarterback Daniel Jones.
Colin Cowherd asked 48-year-old Brady around the 16:45 mark of Thursday’s The Latest on The Herd episode if he could “generate drives” with a team whose offensive scheme he was familiar with.
“I certainly could… I would say the answer for me would be yes,” Brady answered. “I’m not allowed to anymore, because I’m an owner, a minority owner of the Raiders. So I can’t un-retire. But I’m very excited to watch Philip play.”
The NFL does not allow players to own stakes in franchises. Brady has been in that category since his bid to become a limited partner of the Raiders was approved by team owners in October 2024.
Rivers last played in the NFL during his age-39 season in 2020.
Brady was older than Rivers is now when he last played in the pros. The seven-time Super Bowl winner was 45 years old when he closed out his career with the Bucs during the 2022 season.
“Good thing for him. I’m happy he’s doing it,” Brady said about Rivers’ return.
Rivers has been practicing with the Colts this week alongside backup quarterback Riley Leonard, who is dealing with a right knee injury this week. Both Rivers’ conditioning and Leonard’s health could ultimately determine whether the Pro Football Hall of Fame candidate sees NFL action for the first time in almost five years this weekend.
