Remember when The Oakland Raiders lost a playoff game in 2001 over the Tuck Rule? That’s when Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady appeared to have fumbled the football, only to have the referees say no, and it led to one of the most heartbreaking losses ever for Raider fans. Well, 22 years later, it looks like Brady will own part of the team, and maybe pay those fans back for the misery he caused them.
The Raiders, not the Patriots. The NFL legend is in serious talks to become a limited partner of the now Las Vegas Raiders. Negotiations have been going on for several weeks, but whenever the deal is finalized, expect Brady to have little real power regarding operational control, team business, or football matters. Part of the reason he will have to be passive is because of his broadcasting contract with Fox, which is north of $350 million. Brady would be precluded from having authority in his role if he was a prominent analyst for the network.
Brady tried once before to own a piece of an NFL team. Back in 2021 and 2022, he had discussions with the Dolphins reportedly about being a limited partner. That didn’t work out, and he’s been dancing with Raiders owner Mark Davis for some time, having also purchased a fraction of the WNBA team in Las Vegas that Davis owns.
Brady would instantly become an NFL franchise’s most famous limited owner, and you would think his presence alone would move the needle on ticket sales and sponsorship agreements.
And if things go south on the field, like they frequently do for the Raiders, he could throw a helmet on and instantly become a better option at QB.
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