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NFL star turned broadcaster, Tom Brady, is apparently coming out of retirement again -- this time to play in a flag football tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this spring.
Other participants include Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Sauce Gardner, Odell Beckham Jr., Tyreek Hill and Brady's former teammate Rob Gronkowski.
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be played in Saudi Arabia on March 21, 2026.
Brady says, “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 during Riyadh Season. I have always admired the power of flag football and how it connects fans of all ages, and it’s awesome to be able to showcase the sport on such a global stage while joining together so many incredibly skilled athletes. I’m looking forward to partnering with Turki Alalshikh, Fanatics, OBB Media, my team at Shadow Lion and my friends at FOX Sports to showcase some fierce competition. And I will be bringing home the trophy.”
Flag football will also be played in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the NFL is allowing players to participate.