You might think Tom Brady’s football days are behind him for good — after all, the legendary quarterback officially retired over two years ago.
But sources say the iconic NFL star is already plotting a surprising comeback, not to the NFL, but to a brand-new kind of football stage: the Olympics.
NFL Players to Compete in Flag Football at the 2028 LA Olympics
Earlier this week, NFL owners gave the green light for players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
It’s a fresh opportunity for football stars to shine on a global platform, and Brady is reportedly eager to seize it.
Brady Wants to Lead Team USA to Gold at Age 50
According to insiders, Brady — who will be 50 years old by the time the Olympics kick off — is eyeing the quarterback spot for Team USA’s flag football squad.
One source told Daily Mail, “He wants a gold medal. What better way to cement his legacy as the GOAT [Greatest Of All Time] than by leading his country to Olympic glory?”
Brady’s disciplined lifestyle and strict training routine might make this dream come true, especially since the Olympics will be right in LA, sparing him the hassle of long-distance travel.
Plus, the timing is perfect — the closing ceremony is just days before his 51st birthday on August 3, 2028.
Imagine celebrating a birthday with a gold medal in hand!
A Summer of Milestones: Hall of Fame and Possible Olympic Glory
That same summer, Brady is also eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The ceremony usually takes place on the first weekend of August, meaning the summer of 2028 could be an unforgettable one for the father of three, filled with both Olympic triumph and Hall of Fame honors.
Brady’s Past Retirement U-Turn and Current Life
Brady isn’t new to surprise retirements and comebacks.
In 2022, he briefly un-retired for one final NFL season — a decision believed to have strained his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen, though she has denied giving him an ultimatum.
He officially retired for the second time in February 2023 and insisted he was done for good.
Since then, Brady has stuck to his word, stepping into a lucrative TV role with Fox Sports, reportedly earning $375 million over ten years.
He’s also invested as a minority owner in the NFL’s Raiders and England’s Birmingham City football club.
Yet, it seems the itch to play hasn’t fully left him.
The Olympic Dream and Fierce Competition for Team USA
While it’s still early days, sources say Brady’s Olympic ambitions are very real.
“No one should ever tell Tom he can’t do something,” the insider remarked. “This would be an incredible story.”
That said, Brady wouldn’t have the field all to himself.
Other top NFL quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow are also rumored to be interested in joining the Olympic flag football team.
The NFL even featured Jalen Hurts in a commercial promoting flag football for the 2028 Games, hinting at the competitive nature of the roster selection.
Darrell Doucette, the current QB for Team USA’s world champion flag football squad, believes NFL stars will have to earn their place since only one player from each NFL team can join the Olympic roster.
Brady’s Legacy and What’s Next
Brady spent most of his legendary career with the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowls and three MVP titles, plus 14 Pro Bowl selections.
He finished his playing days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding a seventh Super Bowl ring in 2021.
Since retiring, Brady has kept busy with broadcasting and business ventures, but with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, a return to the gridiron — even if it’s just flag football — might just be in the cards.
Don’t be surprised if the GOAT makes one more memorable play on the field, this time on an Olympic stage.