Troy Aikman Must Abide by the ‘Tom Brady Rules’ After Accepting Dolphins Role
With Troy Aikman being an employee of the Miami Dolphins, he's now subject to the same strict broadcast rules as Tom Brady.
When seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady became a minority owner in the Las Vegas Raiders while still being a Fox broadcaster, it sparked controversy. Fans were upset that Brady, with his Fox obligations, couldn't remain unbiased toward the other teams in the NFL. The league responded with the "Brady Rules" – a set of guidelines Brady must follow as a broadcaster.
These rules limit his participation in game day activities, allowing only virtual pre-production meetings, prohibiting entry into team training facilities other than the Raiders, banning attendance at live practices, and adherence to the NFL's anti-tampering policy. ESPN commentator Tory Aikman, who recently took a part-time role with the Miami Dolphins as a front-office consultant and advisor, will also have to follow these same strict rules.
"The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy announced. Aikman and Brady will be able to attend production meetings virtually but won't have access to practice facilities or practices. They can conduct interviews outside team facilities with football personnel and players, even in an area separate from other football personnel, and can broadcast games involving their own club.
However, they must respect the NFL's policies, including not criticizing officiating, a challenge Aikman faces given his role in calling one of the biggest games on the NFL schedule every week.
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