Last year, news broke that Tom Brady, the NFL legend, was in talks to become a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, a year later, the deal has not been finalized. But now, there’s a new development that could make it happen. Richard Seymour, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and former teammate of Brady from the New England Patriots, is close to sealing a deal to become an owner/limited partner of the Raiders. This move is expected to resolve the issues that have been holding back Brady’s purchase.
It was reported that Raiders owner Mark Davis had proposed giving Brady a significant discount on the market value, which did not sit well with other team owners. To resolve this, Davis brought in Seymour to join the project. Seymour, who played eight seasons for the Patriots and won three Super Bowls, was then traded to the Raiders in 2009. He had a successful stint with the Raiders, making two Pro Bowls before retiring in 2012. The former No. 6 overall pick was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
According to Pro Football Talk, the transaction involving Seymour’s ownership could be finalized in October. Approval from 24 NFL team owners is needed for the purchase to go through. Once the deal is done, Seymour, Brady, and their partners will collectively own 10.4% of the Raiders.
This new development brings excitement to Raiders fans as they eagerly await the finalization of the ownership change. With two NFL legends like Brady and Seymour potentially becoming part owners of the team, it adds a new level of prestige and excitement to the Raiders organization. The involvement of these two iconic figures in the football world could also attract more attention and interest to the team, both on and off the field.
As the deal progresses and the ownership change becomes official, it will be interesting to see how Brady and Seymour’s influence and presence will impact the Raiders’ future decisions and success. Fans will be watching closely to see how this new ownership dynamic will shape the team’s direction and performance in the upcoming seasons.