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John Harbaugh tries to rile up Tom Brady with a playful ‘come back from retirement’ jab

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh has challenged Tom Brady to prove he could still play in the NFL, questioning whether the seven-time Super…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:41 AM
John Harbaugh tries to rile up Tom Brady with a playful ‘come back from retirement’ jab
Key Things to Know
  • John Harbaugh playfully doubted Tom Brady could immediately perform if he returned from NFL retirement.
  • Brady stated he explored returning but confirmed he remains happily retired.
  • NFL rules restricting minority owners from playing present an additional hurdle to any comeback.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh playfully challenged Tom Brady by questioning whether the retired quarterback could immediately perform if he returned to the NFL. Speaking to reporters, Harbaugh doubted Brady would be ready for game action in his first week back, directly calling out the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

Brady, who retired in 2023 and currently works as a broadcaster for FOX, recently noted he inquired about returning but reiterated that he remains happily retired. Any potential comeback also faces structural obstacles, including NFL rules restricting minority owners from active competition.

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