Tom Brady’s minority ownership stake affords him certain seats.
The NFL released a statement explaining why Brady, a Raiders minority owner, is allowed to sit in the coaching box while also serving as Fox’s No. 1 NFL analyst.
ESPN captured Brady wearing a headset in the box during the Raiders’ 20-9 home loss to the Chargers on Monday night.
“There are no policies that prohibit an owner from sitting in the coaches’ booth or wearing a headset during a game. Brady was sitting in the booth in his capacity as a limited partner,” the league said in a statement, according to NFL Network.
“All personnel sitting in the booth must abide by policies that prohibit the use of electronic devices other than league-issued equipment such as a Microsoft Surface Tablet for the Sideline Viewing System.
“Tom continues to be prohibited from going to a team facility for practices or production meetings. He may attend production meetings remotely but may not attend in person at the team facility or hotel. He may also conduct an interview off site with a player like he did last year a couple times, including for the Super Bowl. Of course, as with any production meeting with broadcast teams, it’s up to the club, coach or players to determine what they say in those sessions.”
Brady’s duties as Fox announcer often conflict with his ability to watch the Raiders in person, but he had the chance to do so this week since the Raiders played on “Monday Night Football.”
He left Missouri after calling the Eagles’ 20-17 road win over the Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch Sunday, and then took in his team’s home opener Monday night.
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The broadcast showed Brady wearing a headset in the booth with what appeared to be a laptop in front of him while ESPN’s Peter Schrager detailed his involvement with the franchise.
Schrager said Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly told the network that he talked to Brady two or three times a week, although Raiders coach Pete Carroll, when asked about whether Brady “meets” with Kelly several times per week, said that’s not the case.
Brady joined the Raiders ownership last October during his first season as a Fox broadcaster.
The NFL approved his minority ownership bid, affording him five percent of a group’s 10-percent stake with Las Vegas, last October.
Protocols prohibited Brady from attending mid-week broadcast sessions due to his ownership status last season, although he could for the Super Bowl.
The NFL lifted those restrictions for this year, although it now clarified how the meetings have to be remote.
He also is not allowed to attend practice.
Brady will return to the broadcast booth Sunday in Chicago when the Bears aim to grab their first win when they face the Cowboys.