Tom Brady received the warmest welcome from his new Raiders family after his minority ownership of the Las Vegas franchise was approved by league owners during Tuesday's fall meeting.
In a video shared on the Raiders' social media channels on Wednesday, the seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback enters the team's facility with owner Mark Davis and speaks with staff as he enters a new era in his already storied career. The video shows them being greeted with enthusiastic applause. .
A smiling Brady, 47, soaked in the moment and hugged Davis, 69, in the building's lobby.
“I am extremely humbled and excited to have been unanimously approved as owner of the Las Vegas Raiders,” Brady said in a statement Tuesday. “Throughout my NFL career, I learned that the essence of football is a game of teamwork, resilience, and the constant pursuit of excellence. The Raiders franchise and the city of Las Vegas embody these same values. We are honored to be a part of that story.”
Brady and Tom Wagner, founder of Knighted Capital, reportedly bought the Raiders at a valuation of about $3.5 billion, representing a 10 percent stake.
The green light for ownership came about a month after Brady made his broadcast debut as Fox's lead NFL analyst.
It adds to what has already been a year of monumental change for Brady, adding to the new restrictions the analyst-turned-NFL owner will be subject to.
Future Hall of Famers will not be allowed to enter another team's facility to observe practices. He is also prohibited from publicly criticizing match officials or other teams. According to ESPN.
Additionally, Brady cannot attend production meetings, whether virtually or in person.
The former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback agreed to a monster 10-year deal worth $375 million with Fox in 2022. Ownership discussions with the Raiders first became public a year later.
Despite the obvious hurdles in front of Brady, officials told The Post's Ryan Glaspiegel this summer that Fox officials were not concerned “at all” about potential restrictions. Ta.
Brady, who has played 23 seasons in the league, has grown increasingly accustomed to his role as a commentator after a shaky Week 1 debut.
He and Kevin Burkhardt are scheduled to be called up Sunday for the 2024 Super Bowl rematch between the 49ers and the Chiefs in San Francisco.
