Tom Brady's past interest in joining the Dolphins is well-documented.
Will the future Hall of Famer once again try to land in Miami?
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the answer appears to be yes.
Florio, citing a source with "general knowledge of the various dynamics regarding all things Brady," says a possible union between Brady and the Dolphins is "definitely on the table."
Brady, who will turn 46 in August, is set to hit free agency at the conclusion of this season.
His exact plans remain unclear, and of course retirement can't entirely be ruled out given his age. But what few hints he's dropped so far indicate he's leaning toward returning for a 24th season.
Brady's apparent plan to sign with the Dolphins following the 2020 season first surfaced in former Miami head coach Brian Flores' landmark racial discrimination lawsuit. Flores claimed he was set up for a surprise meeting with Brady and team owner Stephen Ross while Brady was still under contract with the New England Patriots.
Brady announced his short-lived, 40-day retirement on the same day Flores' lawsuit was filed. He later returned to the Buccaneers.
A subsequent NFL investigation of Flores' claims found that the Dolphins had tampered with Brady again following the 2021 season -- this time potentially as a part-owner -- as part of a plan to acquire both Brady and former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. As a result, the Dolphins were stripped of their 2023 first-round draft, and Ross was fined and suspended.
It's unclear what Brady joining the Dolphins would mean for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was enjoying a breakout this season before two separate stints in the concussion protocol. Tua has been ruled out for Miami's Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
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