Tom Brady Secures Minority Stake In Raiders: What This Means For Las Vegas
Tom Brady now owns part of the Las Vegas Raiders.
On Tuesday, Brady announced on social media that he was unanimously approved as an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady specifically will own a 5% stake in the franchise, according to Reuters.
“I’ve learned that at its core, football is a game of teamwork, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The Raiders franchise, and the city of Las Vegas embody these same values, and I’m honored to become part of the city,” Brady said in a statement.
According to CNN, the purchase was reported a year and a half ago, but it required the approval of three-quarters of the league’s owners.
Along with that, AP reports the deal was initially agreed upon in May 2023, but it was delayed due to owners being concerned that Brady was “receiving too much of a discount from Davis.” There was also concern over Brady’s job as a Fox sports broadcaster and the conflicts of interest associated with that broadcasting position.
Can Tom Brady Play For The Raiders?
Although many users on social media express their wishes for Brady to hit the field with a Raiders jersey on, he can’t.
According to Yahoo Sports, Brady’s stake as being a minority owner means, “Brady cannot unretire (again) and play in the NFL.”
A reporter from NFL on CBS asked Raiders’ owner Mark Davis what role he expects Brady to play in the organization.
Davis responded with, “It’s kind of putting the cart before the horse. We wanted to get to this point first before we started defining anything of that nature and all of that. But it’s just exciting. We traded Davante Adams for Tom Brady.”
Granted, Davis was being slightly cheeky with that Adams comment. But, Davis further said that although Brady can’t play, he can help pick out and train future quarterbacks for the team.
There will also be restrictions placed on Brady regarding his broadcasting job. According to the Bleacher Report, Brady will no longer be permitted into another team’s facility, he’s not permitted to witness practice, and he’s not permitted to attend broadcast production meetings in person or virtually. He’s not allowed to publically criticize game officials and other clubs. He will be subjected to the NFL’s gambling policy and the NFL’s anti-tampering policy.
Along with Brady getting approved, former Raiders and Patriots player and hall of famer Richard Seymour was also approved for a minority stake in the Raiders, CBS reported.
5 Surprising Celebrities Who Are Die-Hard Las Vegas Raiders Fans
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba is a huge Raiders fan! She’s been seen wearing Raiders merch, and she has posted about the team on her social media accounts. The Las Vegas Review-Journal also reported that Alba is a Raiders fan as well. Alba is a successful actress and the CEO of the beauty brand “Honest.”
We’re so happy that we have an amazing Raiderette who is a great actress and an intelligent business owner. Hopefully, we can catch Alba at a home game!
Actress Jessica Alba and her dog. She’s wearing a Raiders hat and reppin’ that black and silver pride.
George Lopez
George Lopez is one of the funniest Raiders fans! From being a real-life supporter of Raider Nation to even creating TV characters that are huge fans, Lopez encompasses a true member of the Raiders fanbase.
He’s made jokes about the team, and his new show even featured a funny skit where “George” crashes a Marshawn Lynch interview. The skit was funny and actually has true meaning within the scene. On top of his creative endeavors, George also attends many Raiders games in real life. He’s attended a few games at Allegiant Stadium as well.
Actor/comedian George Lopez greets fans before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri is a Las Vegas legend. So, it’s not a surprise that he adores the Raiders. The restaurant entrepreneur and media personality has been to many games at Allegiant. He often brings his sons and family, which makes the experience even better — most likely!
In fact, Fieri’s love for the team started when the team was still in Oakland. He made a video with the NFL that outlines his love for the team, and how he’ll stick with the team through thick and thin.
He mentions the players and moments that made him a Raider Nation member. Flavortown meeting Raider Nation is truly a perfect combination in our eyes.
American restaurateur Guy Fieri enjoys himself at Allegiant Stadium during an epic home game.
Carlos Santana
According to the Raiders’ official website, Carlos Santana is a lifelong Raiders fan. He’s even given Mark Davis a Raiders guitar as a gift, which is a pretty honorable thing to do.
According to ESPN, Santana even invited the Raiders owner, Davis, to attend “the groundbreaking event and light the Al Davis torch in Mexico City, to come up on stage with him … to play the maracas.” George Lopez was hosting the event as well, which is a double win for Raider nation. Being a Las Vegas resident now, it makes perfect sense that Santana loves Allegiant Stadium. In an interview, Santana said he was grateful for the Raiders and started his love for the team during the ’70s while he was living in Queens.
Recording artist Carlos Santana shakes hands with the fans during the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs at Network Associates Coliseum on October 20, 2003 in Oakland, California. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 17-10.
