Tom Brady’s connection to the NFL endures beyond his playing days, as the seven-time Super Bowl champion has officially become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. The move, which was approved unanimously by NFL team owners during a league meeting in Atlanta on October 15, solidifies Brady’s involvement with the sport he has long championed.
Brady, now 47, secured a minority stake in the Raiders in partnership with Knighthead Capital’s Tom Wagner and his former New England Patriots teammate, Richard Seymour. According to reports from NFL.com, Brady’s personal stake amounts to 5% of the team. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his support for the acquisition, stating, “It’s great that Tom Brady wants to invest in the NFL. He cares deeply about this game and believes in its future.”
Brady, who is also an NFL broadcaster with Fox Sports, shared his excitement in a public statement, expressing his respect for the Raiders’ ethos. “Throughout my NFL career, 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 story,” he said.
This marks Brady’s second foray into Las Vegas sports ownership. Earlier this year, he acquired an ownership interest in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, which is also owned by Raiders principal owner Mark Davis. Brady’s venture into sports ownership comes amid a burgeoning post-retirement career that includes a broadcasting role with Fox, which he took up after a year-long hiatus from the NFL.
Reflecting on his new phase, Brady told PEOPLE in September, “I had been on this treadmill going at a fast speed for a long time… but now, I’m back to work and I’m enjoying it.” He emphasized his dedication to his commitments at Fox, remarking, “I want to do a great job for them and my teammates there.”
With this latest investment, Brady continues to shape his legacy off the field, as a prominent figure in sports both in the broadcasting booth and now within NFL team ownership.
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