Just when you thought Tom Brady was comfortably retired and fully settled into his post-NFL life, a new possibility has popped up—and it’s a big one.
At 47 years old, with two years of retirement under his belt, Brady is reportedly eyeing a surprise return to the field.
But this time, it’s not the NFL that’s calling—it’s the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Flag Football Gets the Olympic Green Light
This week brought a major update in the world of sports.
NFL owners unanimously approved flag football as an official event in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
It’s a groundbreaking moment for the league and, apparently, a tempting one for Brady.
Sources close to the former quarterback told Daily Mail that he’s seriously considering leading Team USA as their quarterback in the upcoming Games.
And yes, he’ll be 50 years old by then.
Why Brady Wants That Olympic Gold
According to insiders, Brady sees this as more than just a fun comeback—it’s a chance to make history one more time.
“He wants a gold medal,” the source revealed.
“What better way to remind the world he’s the GOAT than by returning to the sport he loves and winning one for his country?”
With the Olympics happening in Los Angeles, travel would be minimal, and it would fit neatly into Brady’s famously strict routine.
Plus, it would wrap up just before his 51st birthday on August 3, making it the ultimate birthday celebration.
2028 Could Be a Monumental Year for Brady
As if possibly playing in the Olympics weren’t enough, 2028 is also the year Brady becomes Hall of Fame eligible.
The induction ceremony usually takes place the first weekend of August—just days after the Olympic closing ceremony.
So, imagine this: winning gold, then being inducted into the Hall of Fame, all within the same week.
That’s a summer most athletes only dream of—and Brady might just live it.
We’ve Seen Him Come Back Before
This isn’t the first time Brady has gone back on his retirement.
Remember 2022? He made headlines when he announced a return for one last season after initially hanging up his cleats.
That decision reportedly played a role in the breakdown of his marriage with supermodel Gisele Bündchen, though she has publicly denied ever giving him an ultimatum.
In 2023, Brady officially called it quits—again—this time assuring fans it was for good.
Since then, he’s taken up a lucrative broadcasting job with Fox Sports, where he signed a 10-year, $375 million deal.
But That Competitive Fire Might Still Be Burning
Even with a packed schedule and commitments off the field, sources say Brady still feels the urge to compete.
“It’s a few years away, sure,” the insider admitted. “But no one should ever doubt Tom.
If he wants this, he’ll go for it. And what a story it would be.”
With the NFL eager to make a splash at the Olympics, some even hope Team USA could form their own version of a “Dream Team”—and who better to lead it than the greatest of all time?
The Competition Will Be Fierce
Of course, Brady won’t be the only quarterback with Olympic dreams.
Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have both shown interest in the idea.
And let’s not forget the NFL’s subtle nod to Jalen Hurts, who lit the torch in a recent promo for the 2028 Games.
And while NFL stars may be circling, Darrell Doucette—the current quarterback for Team USA’s reigning flag football champs—has made it clear: spots need to be earned, not handed out.
Olympic rules only allow one player per NFL team on the flag football roster.
A Legendary Career That May Not Be Over Yet
Brady’s legacy is already set in stone. He spent 20 years with the New England Patriots, collecting six Super Bowl rings, three MVP awards, and 14 Pro Bowl nods.
In 2020, he famously left Bill Belichick’s tight ship and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he earned a seventh Super Bowl title in his first season.
What He’s Been Up to Since Retirement
These days, Brady’s not exactly lounging around. Aside from his FOX broadcasting duties, he’s also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the UK’s Birmingham City soccer club.
Still, even with all that, the pull of the football field might just be too strong to resist.
Could 2028 Be Brady’s Final Encore?
Brady may have said his goodbyes to the NFL, but flag football at the Olympics? That’s a new challenge.
And if there’s one thing Tom Brady has never shied away from, it’s chasing greatness—no matter how old he gets.