Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, reportedly blocked the team's potential acquisition of free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold, influ

The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly listened to Tom Brady when considering Sam Darnold as their next quarterback this offseason.

Tom Brady may have influenced the Las Vegas Raiders' decision not to pursue Sam Darnold in free agency. According to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Brady "was not in favor" of the Raiders attempting to sign Darnold. Brady has been a minority owner of the Raiders since last October. Silver noted that his "opinion held great sway" with the franchise.