Tom Brady may have influenced the Las Vegas Raiders' decision not to pursue Sam Darnold in free agency. According to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Brady "was not in favor" of the Raiders attempting to sign Darnold. Brady has been a minority owner of the Raiders since last October. Silver noted that his "opinion held great sway" with the franchise.

The Raiders are in the midst of an organizational rebuild that is being felt on the field, in the locker room, with the coaching staff, front office, and in the Raiders' board roo

The Las Vegas Raiders added Tom Brady as the minority owner in 2024. With Brady under the organization, it has helped with the Raider’s image around the league, having a seven-time Super Bowl Champion helping build the franchise.