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The exhibition tournament will feature three teams, with Tom Brady joining an impressive roster of current and former NFL stars. (Image Credit: X)

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady is set to return to the field as the seven-time Super Bowl champion and 15-time Pro Bowler announced Monday he will compete in the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic, scheduled for March 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, and the NFL has granted players clearance to compete under certain safety regulations. Brady’s involvement could be viewed as a step toward competing for Olympic gold.— Turki_alalshikh (@Turki_alalshikh) The exhibition tournament will feature three teams in a round-robin format, with Brady, 48, joining an impressive roster of current and former NFL stars. The lineup includes Saquon Barkley, Tyreek Hill, Christian McCaffrey, Sauce Gardner, Myles Garrett, CeeDee Lamb, Maxx Crosby, and free agent Odell Beckham Jr. Brady’s longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski is also confirmed. Coaching duties will be handled by Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan.”I will be bringing home the trophy,” Brady saidLive Events”I couldn’t be more excited to return to the field, get the competitive juices flowing alongside some of the game’s brightest stars and iconic legends, and bring a truly unique global sports event to fans everywhere,” Brady added.”I’ve always admired the power of flag football and how it connects fans of all ages,” Brady said. “And it’s awesome to be able to showcase the sport on such a global stage while joining together so many incredibly skilled athletes.”Brady, who retired after the 2022 season, left behind one of the greatest resumes in NFL history. A three-time league MVP, he holds all-time records in starts (333), completions (7,753), attempts (12,050), passing yards (89,214), touchdown passes (649), fourth-quarter comebacks (46), and game-winning drives (58).Now, the NFL legend is ready to chase yet another milestone – this time on the flag football stage.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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