Hall of Famer Charles Woodson is set to buy a minority stake in an NFL franchise, though he’ll have to adhere to similar restrictions as Tom Brady amid his Raiders investment.
Woodson is planning to purchase a 0.1 percent stake in the Browns from the Haslam family, The Athletic has reported
However, Woodson – a Fox Sports analyst for the last three years – will now see his on-air job affected by his Cleveland ownership, like Brady has due to his involvement with the Raiders.
The seven-time Super Bowl winner, who is Fox Sports’ No. 1 game analyst, is not allowed to attend production meetings or be at team facilities.
He is also banned from criticizing teams or referees on air.
Brady first agreed to a post-retirement deal with Fox Sports in 2022, before reaching an agreement with the Raiders a year later (he wasn’t officially approved by owners until October 2024).
Notably, Brady holds a five percent stake in the Raiders, which is significantly more than what Woodson will hold with the Browns (Brady is also said to have a large say in Raiders decision-making)
Woodson also plays a different role than Brady for Fox Sports, as the Super Bowl XLV winner is a studio analyst rather than someone who calls games.
After hanging up his cleats for good in early 2023, Brady finally began his Fox Sports role last fall.