Tom Brady could find himself in hot water over Patrick Mahomes interview

Following complaints from NFL franchise owners regarding his interview with Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady’s broadcasting future may be in jeopardy.

At the start of the season, the New England Patriots legend signed a 10-year, $375 million deal to serve as an announcer for FOX Sports, launching his broadcasting career. Brady’s transition into his new position hasn’t gone well, though, and fresh questions have been raised over his capacity to perform his duties.

The 47-year-old’s role has become more difficult after the NFL imposed numerous restrictions on him, which significantly impacted his FOX responsibilities after he was eventually granted permission to be a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. This comes after he received mixed reviews regarding his on-air performances early in the season.

Since his recent interview with the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Brady has faced criticism from franchise owners who have allegedly expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest in his two responsibilities.

Prior to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl rematch against the San Francisco 49ers, which they won 28-18 last month, the seven-time Super Bowl champion had a lengthy interview with fellow signal-caller Mahomes. Team owners are upset by the interview, and the league may have to further limit his broadcasting responsibilities as a result.

Brady and Mahomes had a private conversation that didn’t include any strategic or competitive information. However, the Sports Business Journal reports that some insiders think it made it possible for Brady to get sensitive information about the Chiefs.

According to reports, at a finance committee meeting on Tuesday, some owners were going to be questioned if they had any issues with Brady continuing to perform similar interviews in his role at FOX. They were also asked if there were any other requirements that should be created to make sure Brady’s participation doesn’t give the Raiders an advantage.

According to a source, more limits might be put in place, the outlet continues. According to reports, these might include banning Brady from speaking with players one-on-one before or after the segment that will be shown and restricting his interactions with them to live or recorded interviews for broadcast exclusively in an effort to guarantee that the subject matter of their discussions is known to the public.

These kinds of interviews might also have to take place outside of team buildings and perhaps even away from team hotels due to other limitations. Additionally, the league and the player’s team may need to approve and monitor the interview beforehand to make sure the interactions and material stay within the established guidelines.

Brady first consented to become a minority shareholder in the Raiders in May of last year, but other NFL owners’ reservations about the reported price and his new position as a commentator for FOX Sports caused his 10% interest to be put on hold. Brady is not allowed to participate in live or virtual television production meetings since his interest was confirmed, and he might not have access to team facilities, players, or