In a historic move for the NFL, Tom Brady has officially joined the Las Vegas Raiders as a minority owner, securing approximately 5% control of the team after receiving 24 of the necessary 32 votes from fellow team owners.

His first images as part of the Raiders are nothing short of iconic, and his beaming smile reflects the excitement of this new chapter.

However, becoming an NFL owner comes with its own set of challenges for the seven-time Super Bowl champion. As part of the approval, Brady faces strict clauses that prohibit him from returning to the field. If he ever chooses to unretire, he must sell his stake in the team.

This ensures that his role as a broadcaster for Fox remains unbiased, as the NFL has placed restrictions on his commentary-no criticizing teams or officials, no attending production meetings, and no access to team facilities other than those of the Raiders.

Brady, who recently signed a lucrative 10-year, $375 million broadcasting deal, expressed his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter): “I’m incredibly humbled and excited to have been unanimously approved as an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Football is a game of teamwork, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The Raiders and the city of Las Vegas embody these values, and I’m honored to become part of that story.”

Joining Brady in this new ownership journey is Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, who also received approval for a minority stake in the Raiders.