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Karl Rasmussen

NFL Explains Why Tom Brady Won't Be Punished After Criticizing Refs in Week 9

FOX commentator Tom Brady stands on the sideline before a game between the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field. | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt were on the call for FOX's broadcast of the NFC North rivalry between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Brady is prohibited from criticizing officials when commentating games due to his ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. However, that didn't stop him from finding fault with one key decision from the referees on Sunday.

After Brian Branch was ejected from the game due to an illegal hit to the head on a defenseless receiver, Brady quickly disagreed with the decision from the officials. That prompted many fans to wonder if the 47-year-old had violated the rules set for him with his comments.

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