Roger Goodell: Tom Brady's Raiders Ownership Approval Made 'Progress' at NFL Meetings

Former star quarterback Tom Brady's attempt to become a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders hit a bit of a snag, but that doesn't mean he's given up on that pursuit.

While speaking at the league meetings in Nashville on Wednesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters, "I do think progress is being made" regarding Brady's proposed deal to join the Raiders' ownership group.

Earlier this week, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that multiple teams were against Brady becoming an owner of a franchise while also working as a broadcaster on Fox.

"There are some teams, I've talked to them, that are vehemently opposed to Tom Brady being an equity partner, being a part owner of a team and broadcasting games," Pelissero said. "They simply don't want to have it, they're not going to let him into production meetings, they don't want somebody on talking about their team who's owner of another team."

Goodell referenced those concerns on Wednesday, telling reporters that Brady's access to practices and facilities is "an issue that must be addressed" if he becomes part-owner of the Raiders and maintains his job at Fox.

Brady has been attempting to join the ranks of the NFL owners for a year now, as Raiders owner Mark Davis said in May 2023 that he had "come to an agreement" with Brady to join the ownership group, but his role with the team is still being determined. Brady also bought an ownership stake in the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces last fall, so he's looking to be active in his post-NFL career.

While Goodell believes progress has been made for Brady to do the same with the Raiders, Mark Maske of the Washington Post, reported earlier this week that it's "doubtful" owners even vote on Brady's proposal during the league meetings.