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Harbaugh dares Brady to come back from retirement
Harbaugh made the remark the same week he named J.J. McCarthy the Giants' starter; Brady has said the NFL doesn't like the idea of his return.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on this story, from Best of BBN at 5:31 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Yahoo Sports's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “John Harbaugh tries to rile up Tom Brady with a playful ‘come back from retirement’ jab”, with reporting from CNBC and The Spun.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:31 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
- BBN covered this story before: NFL Week 6: Giants QB change, Mahomes ties Brady at 100 wins (October 19).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- Yahoo SportsJohn Harbaugh tries to rile up Tom Brady with a playful ‘come back from retirement’ jab
- CNBCTom Brady says he's asked NFL about potential comeback: 'They don't like that idea very much' March 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- The SpunJohn Harbaugh Is Daring Tom Brady To Come Out Of Retirement - The Spun October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorGiants coach John Harbaugh looked straight into the camera at a Friday press conference and said, "You heard me, Tom."

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo he looked into a camera and dared Tom Brady, who is on FOX now. Does Tom get a say?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHarbaugh says, quote, "I don't think he'd be ready the first week."

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's a coach calling out a seven-time champion, and I'm telling you, that is personal.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHas Tom ever said he wants to come back?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe asked the league about it. Brady told CNBC, quote, "They don't like that idea very much."

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAnd he's a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the league doesn't love the idea. Then Harbaugh isn't daring Tom, he's daring the league office.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA possible rule bars minority owners from playing unless they're related to the principal owner. So Tom's one cousin short of a comeback.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRex, you'd answer that call, wouldn't you?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI've been warmed up since two thousand eleven, and I don't own a piece of anything.
More Shorts
All videos →The story so far
- NFL Week 6: Giants QB change, Mahomes ties Brady at 100 wins · Yahoo Sports
- Harbaugh dares Brady to come back from retirement (this story)
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