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Tom Brady to End Retirement for Flag Football Tournament

Tom Brady to End Retirement for Flag Football Tournament

Summary

Tom Brady will participate in a flag football tournament called the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia on March 21, 2026. He will join current and former NFL stars, marking his return to playing football since retiring in 2023.

Key Facts

  • Tom Brady retired from the NFL in 2023 and later became a FOX analyst.
  • Brady will play in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Saudi Arabia on March 21, 2026.
  • The event will feature other NFL stars like Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey.
  • NFL coaches Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan will coach the teams.
  • This tournament precedes flag football's potential inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.
  • Brady's participation represents his first return to football action since retirement.
  • Concerns exist about NFL players potentially representing the U.S. in Olympic flag football.

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