What are the odds on Tom Brady making an NFL return? Following bookmakers’ whispers on Patriots icon
What is dead may never die is certainly what NFL fans will be hoping when it comes to Tom Brady's NFL career.
On Feb. 1, 2023, Brady announced he'd be hanging up his cleats, for real this time. Since that day, speculation has been rife around the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
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Could he be coaxed out of retirement one last time like he did the year before with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Surely he wouldn't want to go out like that, on a whimper of a season with no Super Bowl to show for it.
At the time, Brady announced:
“Good morning guys. I'll get to the point right away. I'm retiring. For good."
That blanket statement hasn't put a stop to the speculation. Far from it.
According to OLBG's odds, here's what bookmakers are saying on Tom Brady potentially making a far-fetched return to his beloved league.
Odds on Tom Brady's next NFL career move
Sportsbooks give the Miami Dolphins the best shot at convincing the living legend to come out of retirement for one last dance. Should he choose to accept this mission, Brady would be making a comeback on a loaded roster complete with the likes of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Jalen Ramsey, Bradley Chubb and Xavien Howard.
The Dolphins, of course, will remember what happened the last time they went after Brady. That pursuit cost them a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, a price they paid for tampering, with owner Stephen Ross also slapped with a $1.5 million fine.
The Commanders have the next-best odds with a 6.25% probability of a shot at Brady, while his beloved Patriots have been given a 4.76% chance at the services of the iconic QB.
Trouble in Las Vegas sees Tom Brady as the favorite QB replacement for Raiders
The quarterback conundrum is back in Las Vegas as per the latest reports. The Raiders new QB Jimmy Garoppolo had apparently failed his physical before his signing earlier in March 2023.
This was one of the main reasons for the delay for his introductory press conference since his contract was reworked.
According to the reworked contract, the Raiders have the option to wavie off Jimmy Garoppolo if he fails to pass the physical before Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.
REPORT: QB Jimmy Garoppolo failed his physical with the Las Vegas #Raiders in March, per @ProFootballTalk, via @tashanreed.
If Jimmy G doesn't pass a physical by the time the season starts, the #Raiders could move on at no cost.
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These reports have given raise to the question of who will be the replacement at QB positon for the Raiders. And as per various sports books, Tom Brady appears favorite to start for the Raiders in Week 1.
Tom Brady is the *favorite*, according to SportsBetting(dot)ag, to be the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, at 2-to-1 odds. https://t.co/sazQ4ltYlQ
Tom Brady has been in talks to become an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the news of Jimmy Garoppolo only raises more questions from NFL fans.
But according to Tom Brady, the NFL legend has no plans of returning to the gridiron anytime soon. He shut down all the rumors of another possible unretirement recently. It will be intersting to see how things pan out in Las Vegas in the upcoming weeks and months.
Anyone who thinks I have time to come back to the NFL has never adopted a 2 month old kitten for their daughter. twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman…
Those aren't the only rumors surrounding Brady since his retirement.
These Tom Brady x Kim K rumors are going VIRAL
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Tom Brady's dating rumors taking NFL Twitter by storm
Take these rumors with more than a pinch of salt, but it appears a section of NFL Twitter is convinced the retired quarterback is dating Kim Kardashian.
These rumors have seemingly risen from an interview from Julie Chen Moonves, host of the hit reality show "Big Brother."
She suggested she'd love to see Brady and Kim K link up.
Moonves said:
"Seven Super Bowl rings, but can he win Big Brother? And he's single. And I think Kim Kardashian, you know — I'm just saying, a little showmance. I'm just putting it out there, I love love."
Since that interview, the force has been strong in the speculation regarding the two celebrities.
What are the bookmakers saying about these rumors, you ask?
Odds say Kardashian has a 10% shot at Tom Brady, while Taylor Swift is also somewhere near the top of that leaderboard.