Tom Brady\'s role as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders extends far beyond his publicly stated \"behind-the-scenes\" position, according to team and league sources. The seven-time Super Bowl champion has been instrumental in major organizational decisions since acquiring his 5% stake last October.
Brady directly participated in firing coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco after the 2024 season. He contacted coaching and GM candidates personally and served on hiring panels for both positions, leading to the selections of Pete Carroll and John Spytek.
Owner Mark Davis deliberately granted Brady significant authority within the organization\'s infrastructure. Davis sold 25.5% of the Raiders last year and delegated substantial power after recognizing the team\'s lack of football expertise during his tenure as controlling owner.
\"I want Tom to have a huge voice, no question about it,\" Davis said in December. \"It\'s part of building the infrastructure of the organization ... a football person on that side of it that\'s not a coach or a general manager.\"
Brady has attended meetings, practices, and preseason games while pushing for increased investment in football operations. He was central to the offseason quarterback plan that resulted in acquiring Geno Smith and personally hosted Smith at his Florida home.
The Brady-Davis relationship began in 2019 when Davis wanted to sign Brady as a player. Their business partnership started with Brady\'s minority ownership in the WNBA\'s Las Vegas Aces before expanding to the Raiders.
\"He\'s been integrally involved,\" Carroll said. \"This is his opportunity to put his stamp on a franchise.\"
Brady plans to maintain his Raiders ownership stake \"for the rest of my life,\" while his Fox broadcasting contract running through 2033.