Tom Brady makes a statement after becoming minority owner of Raiders

Tom Brady now officially owns a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

The former quarterback and current broadcaster was approved Tuesday as a minority owner of the Raiders with a 5% stake in the team, joining the ownership group led by Mark Davis.

“Throughout my NFL career, I have learned that football, at its core, is a game of teamwork, resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence,” Brady said in a statement. “The Raiders franchise and the city of Las Vegas embody the same values, and I am honored to be a part of this story.

“Soccer was a part of my entire life growing up in the Bay Area, and in many ways my soccer life and journey has come full circle. I love the sport, I love my teammates, coaches and the fans in every organization I'm in.” I was a part of it. Sport brings us together in a way that nothing else can. I grew up on the field and it is a blessing to know that I will be involved in the greatest league in the world for the rest of my life.

Brady officially retired from the NFL after the 2022 season, his 23rd in the league, after being selected in the sixth round of the 2000 draft by the New England Patriots. During those 23 years, Brady won seven Super Bowl titles and three MVP awards.

These days, Brady can be heard in the broadcast booth every Sunday afternoon alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt on Fox Sports' top pairing. But he could be asked to do a few things in Las Vegas, as Raiders owner Mark Davis already said Tuesday that he would like Brady's help in acquiring the quarterback of the future for the franchise.

(And no, the quarterback of the future can't be Brady.)

“I am committed to contributing to the organization in every way possible, honoring the rich tradition of the Raiders while pursuing every possible opportunity to enhance our offering to fans,” Brady wrote. “And most importantly: win football games.”

Brady certainly has some work to do there. The Raiders (2-4) return to the field on Sunday to visit the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.