NASHVILLE — The NFL’s team owners completed a two-day meeting Wednesday without taking a vote on whether to allow investments in franchises by private equity. But owners seemed to view that prospect favorably as they move toward a potential vote later this year.
The owners likewise did not take a vote at the meeting to ratify the proposed deal by which seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady would become a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal between Brady and the Raiders was not addressed during this week’s meeting, a person familiar with the discussions said. Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that Brady’s access to teams’ practices and training facilities as a broadcaster for Fox must be addressed if he becomes a minority owner of the Raiders.