When the season concludes, the Tom Brady sweepstakes will quickly heat up.
As the quarterback of the Buccaneers prepares for a Wild Card matchup against the Cowboys on “Monday Night Football,” a fresh report indicates that three teams are considering signing him as a free agent.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Titans, 49ers, and Raiders are in the running for Brady.
The 45-year-old Brady is slated to become an unrestricted free agent following the conclusion of this season, at which point he will be forced to make a decision regarding his football future – whether to play his 24th season or to retire for real after a brief hiatus last year.
Rapoport stated on Sunday’s “NFL GameDay” that there is a chance Winston will not return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite their desire and efforts to get him back. Winston will be 46 years old at that point. “Among the teams that might consider Brady, a few considered him previously [during his first year of free agency in 2020].
Rapoport stated, “The Tennessee Titans still have quarterback questions.” “The 49ers, if they do not choose Brock Purdy, are certainly making their case for him. And then the Las Vegas Raiders, who include Josh McDaniels among his old acquaintances.”
McDaniels was Brady’s offensive coordinator and position coach during their six Super Bowl victories with the Patriots.
Earlier last month, on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rapoport projected a probable Brady-Raiders union, adding that he wouldn’t be surprised if Brady retired.
Two days later, NFL reporter Albert Breer reported that the Raiders are “studying” Tom Brady.
Pro Football Talk reported on Thursday that Brady to the Dolphins is “definitely on the table.”
Brady and the Dolphins have a long history together. Former Miami coach Brian Flores filed a landmark race discrimination complaint on February 1 — the same day that Brady announced his first retirement — which thwarted the Dolphins’ desire to team Brady with former Saints head coach Sean Payton.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, despite speculations of a possible Brady-Dolphins union, Miami will continue with Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback in 2023.
During a Friday news conference, Brady was asked how he handles rumors linking him to the Dolphins and Raiders as he’s trying to “lock in” a playoff spot. In response, he played coy before ending the press session.
Brady answered, “I do not know.” “You must create something new every day, so please get up and try to report to work.”
If seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady decides to retire, he will not be unemployed.
When he retires, the quarterback will become the lead analyst for Fox Sports, calling the NFL’s biggest games. Andrew Marchand of The Post reported in May that Brady inked a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports.
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