Could Tom Brady play quarterback as part-owner of Raiders?

Tom Brady recently finalized an agreement to become a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, which has led to speculation about whether he could play quarterback for the franchise.

Brady’s deal to become a part-owner of the team still needs to be formally approved by the other team owners by at least a 75-percent vote (at least 24-of-32 owners would have to vote yes).

Could Brady also be approved to play quarterback for the team, too? A submitted proposal for such an outcome would likewise require a vote of 75 percent approval. TMZ Sports has noted that “it doesn’t feel like” there would be much opposition to either measure.

Speculation about Brady potentially playing for the team has kicked into higher gear recently due to news that Jimmy Garoppolo, whom the Raiders signed in free agency, underwent foot surgery in March. The Raiders discovered some issues during the quarterback’s physical and reworked his contract to give themselves the ability to cut him due to the foot issue.

Not only is there the Jimmy Garoppolo foot situation, but some doubt whether Brady will remain retired given his history. Brady stepped away last year, only to un-retire a month later. Plus, Brady had a plan last year to become a part-owner of the Miami Dolphins and possibly play for them.

Brady seems to insist he is done for now, but if something happens where Garoppolo isn’t available in Week 1, don’t expect the TB12 rumors to die down.