Tom Brady Received Flak From NFL After Asking About Un-Retiring

Fanatics NFL legend Tom Brady decided to hang up his cleats in February 2023, but in a recent interview, he revealed he has considered a potential comeback. After stepping back on the field with current and former NFL players at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles, California, this past March, it seems the New England Patriots alum has gotten the itch to return. But what does the NFL think of his idea?

Tom Brady Says The NFL Gave Him Much Flak For Asking About Un-Retiring To Make A Major Comeback Fanatics Speaking with CNBC Sport on Thursday, March 26, Brady, who won championships with the Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, revealed that he’s spoken with the NFL about possibly lacing up his cleats for another round in the trenches. “I actually have inquired, and they don’t like that idea very much,” Brady said. “We explored a lot of different things, and I’m very happily retired.

Let me just say that, too. ” Brady’s statement comes just days after he returned to the field alongside Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley, Stefon Diggs, and more for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Gets you thinking… @Fanatics @NFLonFOX https://t.

co/BIWoNLRzK5 — Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 22, 2026 During the game, Brady proved he hadn’t missed a beat despite being away from the game for years. In one viral clip, Brady eludes a tackle before throwing a touchdown pass to Diggs. “Gets you thinking…” he captioned the moment on X.