Tom Brady Secures Minority Stake In Raiders: What This Means For Las Vegas

Tom Brady now owns part of the Las Vegas Raiders.

On Tuesday, Brady announced on social media that he was unanimously approved as an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady specifically will own a 5% stake in the franchise, according to Reuters.

"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 city," Brady said in a statement.

According to CNN, the purchase was reported a year and a half ago, but it required the approval of three-quarters of the league's owners.

Along with that, AP reports the deal was initially agreed upon in May 2023, but it was delayed due to owners being concerned that Brady was "receiving too much of a discount from Davis." There was also concern over Brady's job as a Fox sports broadcaster and the conflicts of interest associated with that broadcasting position.

Although many users on social media express their wishes for Brady to hit the field with a Raiders jersey on, he can't.

According to Yahoo Sports, Brady's stake as being a minority owner means, "Brady cannot unretire (again) and play in the NFL."

A reporter from NFL on CBS asked Raiders' owner Mark Davis what role he expects Brady to play in the organization.

Davis responded with, "It's kind of putting the cart before the horse. We wanted to get to this point first before we started defining anything of that nature and all of that. But it's just exciting. We traded Davante Adams for Tom Brady."

Granted, Davis was being slightly cheeky with that Adams comment. But, Davis further said that although Brady can't play, he can help pick out and train future quarterbacks for the team.

There will also be restrictions placed on Brady regarding his broadcasting job. According to the Bleacher Report, Brady will no longer be permitted into another team's facility, he's not permitted to witness practice, and he's not permitted to attend broadcast production meetings in person or virtually. He's not allowed to publically criticize game officials and other clubs. He will be subjected to the NFL's gambling policy and the NFL's anti-tampering policy.

Along with Brady getting approved, former Raiders and Patriots player and hall of famer Richard Seymour was also approved for a minority stake in the Raiders, CBS reported.

Let's face it: The Las Vegas Raiders fans have amazing loyalty, grit and determination. To be part of Raider Nation often has a bigger meaning than unwavering loyalty to a team.

Raider Nation is a way of life. For many people, the memories of tailgating in Oakland often take us back to a simpler time when it truly was the "bay vs. everybody."

Since moving to Las Vegas, the Raiders have navigated a new set of leadership, a new city and even a new set of fans.

We miss the Oakland tailgates but love the pre-game parties at Allegiant Stadium. Lot J and Lot H are our favorite lots to pop a tent at, to get a grill going, and to gulp down some micheladas.

According to Silver And Black Pride, a Raiders-based publication, the tailgates in Oakland were simply epic.

"With a passionate, loyal and deep Latino fan base, Raiders’ tailgate parties also featured many Mexican food delights and often mariachi bands would stroll through the parking lot to entertain the appreciative masses," Silver and Black Pride reports.

Although Allegiant Stadium is slightly smaller than the Oakland Coliseum, the party is still electric. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports there are 6,500 tailgating spots at Allegiant Stadium. At the Coliseum, there were about 9,000 spots.

The best fanbase in our opinion is Raider Nation. We're unapologetic and have no filter when it comes to letting the organization know our thoughts.

In fact, Sports Illustrated reports, "Raider Nation is one of the only fan bases that is truly part of the team. They will let the organization, players, and coaches know about what they think good or bad, in good moments and in hard moments."

Now, we know that Ice Cube is the celebrity that we picked as our cover image. But, he's essentially the president of Raider Nation in Las Vegas. So, it's no surprise that he's a major fan. With that being said, we wanted to give you a list of celebrities that you may have never known to be Raiders fans. Ice Cube reps silver and back, and he even wrote a song about the Raider colors. So give it a listen while going down this list.

Raider Nation is special, and there are many celebrities who are actually part of the Black and Silver fan base. Scroll down below to see some die-hard celebrities who are surprisingly Raiders fans.

Ken Jeong is a hilarious comedian who is well-known for playing many different types of roles and characters. His story is inspiring to many people because he used to be a medical doctor before turning into a comedian. His most famous role is very fitting for Las Vegas. Jeong played "Mr.Chow," in the Hangover movies, and his acting can be alluded to as one of the main reasons why this movie series was hilarious.

Well, it also looks like Jeong loves the Raiders! He was snapped wearing a Raiders hat and the official X account for the team said, "Guess who's at the game representing the Raiders - Ken Jeong, also known as "Mr. Chow" from Hangover and Hangover 2." 

Jessica Alba is a huge Raiders fan! She's been seen wearing Raiders merch, and she has posted about the team on her social media accounts. The Las Vegas Review-Journal also reported that Alba is a Raiders fan as well. Alba is a successful actress and the CEO of the beauty brand "Honest."

We're so happy that we have an amazing Raiderette who is a great actress and an intelligent business owner. Hopefully, we can catch Alba at a home game!

George Lopez is one of the funniest Raiders fans! From being a real-life supporter of Raider Nation to even creating TV characters that are huge fans, Lopez encompasses a true member of the Raiders fanbase.

He's made jokes about the team, and his new show even featured a funny skit where "George" crashes a Marshawn Lynch interview. The skit was funny and actually has true meaning within the scene. On top of his creative endeavors, George also attends many Raiders games in real life. He's attended a few games at Allegiant Stadium as well.

Guy Fieri is a Las Vegas legend. So, it's not a surprise that he adores the Raiders. The restaurant entrepreneur and media personality has been to many games at Allegiant. He often brings his sons and family, which makes the experience even better -- most likely!

In fact, Fieri's love for the team started when the team was still in Oakland. He made a video with the NFL that outlines his love for the team, and how he'll stick with the team through thick and thin.

He mentions the players and moments that made him a Raider Nation member. Flavortown meeting Raider Nation is truly a perfect combination in our eyes.  

According to the Raiders' official website, Carlos Santana is a lifelong Raiders fan. He's even given Mark Davis a Raiders guitar as a gift, which is a pretty honorable thing to do.

According to ESPN, Santana even invited the Raiders owner, Davis, to attend "the groundbreaking event and light the Al Davis torch in Mexico City, to come up on stage with him ... to play the maracas." George Lopez was hosting the event as well, which is a double win for Raider nation.  Being a Las Vegas resident now, it makes perfect sense that Santana loves Allegiant Stadium. In an interview, Santana said he was grateful for the Raiders and started his love for the team during the '70s while he was living in Queens.