Tom Brady signals new chapter with NYE update

Mohammad Asif Ansari

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Retired seven-time Super Bowl champion and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady marked New Year's Eve 2025 with a pointed fitness update on Instagram, as he heads into 2026.

Brady posted a snap of himself performing an intense forearm plank, wearing shorts, white cleats, and a simple gold chain, set to Calvin Harris's "My Way" on Wednesday afternoon.

These updates are intriguing fans following the Dec. 3 marriage of his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, to Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.

Bündchen and Valente, who welcomed a son named River in February, have established a privacy-centric life in Surfside, Florida. The couple resides in an $11.5 million home directly across the waterway from Brady’s Indian Creek residence, a proximity necessitated by co-parenting their blended family of five.

Tom Brady’s choice of Harris's music

Is the choice of Harris's music a strategic "Vegas Titan" synergy between the two icons? Because Harris, who signed a two-year mega-deal with Wynn Nightlife for 2026 after a lucrative run at LIV Las Vegas, represents the entertainment anchor in a city where Brady is transforming the sports world.

Brady officially acquired a 5% stake in the Raiders in October 2024 as part of a group investment valuing the franchise at $3.5 billion.

The seven-time Super Bowl ring holder is off the field, watching a critical offseason after a dismal 2-14 finish for the Raiders in 2025. Alongside owner Mark Davis, Brady influenced the hiring of head coach Pete Carroll and General Manager John Spytek.

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This week, in a press conference, Carroll was asked about his confidence level regarding coming back with the Raiders next season, and he said:

“I have no comment to make about that. We’re getting along great. We’re communicating really well,” Carroll said.

Despite the efforts of the superstar and the back office, the Raiders are suffering from injuries to key players like tight end Brock Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby, and the team is on the verge of holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft as the lowest-ranked team.

Crosby, speaking about his future on the “Let’s Go” podcast, said:

“When it comes to football, there’s certain things that I truly believe in… There’s gonna be bumps and bruises. You’re gonna be banged up...I never wanna look back and say I wish I would’ve, or I should’ve, done this,” he said.

The defensive end has yet to answer the question. But for now, time will tell.

Brady favors Indiana quarterback

Meanwhile, insiders report that Brady favors Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a pocket passer, to lead a reconstructed offense under the new incoming coordinator following the firing of Chip Kelly, who was earning a $6 million salary in 2025.

"I love everything about his game," Brady said on "FOX NFL Sunday." "Certainly, his leadership is what stands out to me... What he's done this season was so impressive. I'm happy for him."

The Raiders must be aggressive when the time comes to make roster moves, with rumors circulating regarding a trade of star player Crosby to the Buffalo Bills for two first-round picks to clear $30 million in cap space.

Brady's dual role with the Raiders and Fox is causing friction in the league. People are questioning if it's fair for him to advise the Raiders while analyzing other teams on TV.

Nevertheless, Davis maintains that future Hall of Fame, Brady, fills the leadership void left by Jon Gruden, supporting a long-term vision for success in Las Vegas.

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