It seems like we should have seen this coming.
After announcing his retirement “for good” post the 2022 NFL season, 46-year-old Tom Brady has hinted at a possible return to the field. During a recent episode of “DeepCuts with VicBlends,” the seven-time Super Bowl winner expressed openness to a comeback, noting he would “pick up the phone” if a team needing a quarterback reached out.
“I’m not opposed to it,” Brady said with a smile. He added, “I don’t know if they’re gonna let me, if I become an owner of an NFL team, but I don’t know. I’m always gonna be in good shape, [I’ll] always be able to throw the ball. So to come in for a little bit, like [Michael Jordan] coming back? I don’t know if they’d let me, but I wouldn’t be opposed to it.”
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In response to Brady’s comments, betting markets are already speculating on his next move. According to Covers.com, the odds are set at +1000 that Brady makes a return. Should he decide to come back, six teams are viewed as potential landing spots:
- Raiders (+125)
- Patriots (+300)
- Buccaneers (+500)
- 49ers (+900)
- Dolphins (+1200)
- Jets (+2000)
- Any other team (+500)
Given Brady’s history, particularly his affinity for the Raiders, it’s not outlandish to speculate he might play into his late 40s, akin to George Blanda. However, any potential return would require him to put aside any ambitions of NFL team ownership.