Since his retirement as an active NFL player, Tom Brady has expanded his portfolio to become a minority team owner. As of Oct. 2024, the seven-time Super Bowl champion holds a 5% ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
Tom Brady spoke with Front Office Sports on Monday, revealing new behind-the-scenes details regarding his ownership stake in the Raiders and his level of influence over the team. Brady views his ownership portfolio with a “purpose-driven approach” rather than a “business standpoint.”
“I enjoy the process and the product that happens on the field,” Brady told Front Office Sports. “There’s certainly businesspeople involved in selling tickets and sponsorships and so forth, but I want to see other people be successful in their life and their sporting career.”
GettyLong-time Raiders owner Mark Davis and Tom Brady enjoy a WNBA game.
What Does Tom Brady Do as a Raiders Minority Owner?
Tom Brady also shared that he is not involved in the day-to-day operations of owning the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the former New England Patriots quarterback claims that he has a full plate” in terms of focusing on the process of improvement for the players, practices, and games.
“The business of sports is very intense. There’s a lot of different nuances to the business of sports as well… I think where my expertise fits is actually on the field,” Brady explained. “I can play a role from 30,000 feet to make sure the players are saying the right thing. The coaches are saying the right thing, the processes for their success are correct… I really enjoy that role… I can play a mentorship role in different ways in a lot of different areas.”
Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said something similar after his retirement and became a minority owner of the Miami Marlins. During Jeter’s “The Captain” documentary, he spoke candidly about trying to run baseball operations with a 4% stake in the Marlins while someone like Bruce Sherman owned roughly 46%. In a nutshell, Jeter said he was overmatched.
If Tom Brady owns 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders, he is likely in a similar situation where his voice and expertise are best used to help the players develop. Brady might have seven championships, but he does not have experience making multi-billion-dollar decisions in boardrooms.
GettyMany NFL fans were hoping Tom Brady would come back to the New England Patriots as an owner.
Would Tom Brady Consider a Minority Stake in the Patriots?
Tom Brady commented on “The Herd” back in January that he would have played football for his entire life. However, the Raiders’ ownership stake allows him to be a part of the NFL for the rest of his life. The Greg Hill Show detailed back in October 2024 that Brady’s 5% ownership stake is valued at $335 million.
Chris Curtis explained on the show that if Tom Brady were to choose an ownership stake with the New England Patriots, the fanbase would more directly blame Brady because of his team history and popularity with the team. Greg Hill also explained that Mark Davis had the opportunity to get Brady, and they didn’t waste any time.
In addition to his stake with the Raiders, Tom Brady co-owns a piece of the WNBA team, the Las Vegas Aces. He also co-owns the English soccer club Birmingham City. He also co-owns a Major League Pickleball team and an electric powerboat racing team. He’s also co-owner of collectors’ retail business CardVault, and is a full-time broadcaster on FOX Sports.
There’s no question that Tom Brady is busy post-NFL retirement. From the Las Vegas Raiders to pickleball, Brady has shared some of the details of his minority ownership. As his future unfolds, NFL fans can expect Tom Brady to be a part of the Las Vegas Raiders for the long term.
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