Brady allowed in production meetings despite Raiders stake

The NFL has reversed most of the restrictions that limited Tom Brady during his rookie year as Fox Sports top game analyst, allowing him to participate in production meetings with coaches and players this season despite his minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. He will still be barred from attending team practices, and he will not call the league’s 2025 Super Bowl, but the change significantly expands the information access that informs his broadcasts.

Brady’s participation in production meetings marks a notable shift in how the league manages potential conflicts of interest for an owner who also serves as a leading broadcaster. The meetings, which bring together coaches, players and media personnel to discuss upcoming games, are a prized source of insights used on air. In his first year in the Fox booth, Brady was kept out of these sessions for most of the season, with his play-by-play partner and the Fox production team relaying what was discussed so he could generate talking points. The change brings Brady onto the same footing as other lead analysts for producing pregame and in-game commentary.

The policy shift comes after a period of delicate negotiations and...