Tom Brady was spotted inside the coaches’ booth of the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, September 15, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The seven-time Super Bowl champion and part-owner of the Raiders was wearing a headset while sitting next to the offensive coaching staff during the Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders lost 20-9, but it was Brady’s presence in the booth that sparked debate. The NFL even posted a video of Brady with the coaches on its official X account, but deleted it minutes later, raising fresh questions about rules and fairness.
Tom Brady and Chip Kelly’s close game-day talks raise questions
During ESPN’s broadcast, cameras showed Tom Brady sitting with Raiders coaches as plays unfolded. ESPN sideline reporter Peter Schrager said, “Chip Kelly told us that he talks to Brady two to three times a week. They go through film, they go through the game plan. Brady is a luxury for the coaches. Who else has an owner who’s actually been there and done that?”The video of Brady in the booth quickly spread online. Fans pointed out that Brady looked like part of the coaching staff rather than just an observer. Reports said Tom Brady often speaks with Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly about film sessions and strategy. His headset during the Chargers game only added to the idea that he was directly helping with calls.The NFL’s deleted post showed Tom Brady and Kelly with the caption: “.@TomBrady and @Raiders OC Chip Kelly work closely together to help with the game plan.” Soon after, that post was taken down, with no explanation from the league or from Fox Sports.
Tom Brady’s NFL broadcast role adds conflict of interest concerns
The NFL changed its “Brady Rules” earlier this year, allowing him to attend production meetings with teams he covers for Fox Sports. However, the league made it clear that Brady cannot attend practices or have direct team involvement. Monday night’s moment in Las Vegas blurred those lines, according to many fans.Also Read: Patrick Mahomes Quiet After Charlie Kirk Shooting At Utah As Randi Mahomes And Tavia Hunt Speaks OutSome supporters wrote on X that Brady’s dual role was unfair. The controversy grew louder because Brady recently called a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles game for Fox. The Chiefs, who play in the same AFC West division as the Raiders, will face Las Vegas twice this season. Next week, Brady will call the Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears game, and the Bears will meet the Raiders in Week 4.
