Tom Brady's True Feelings on Sam Darnold's Fit With Raiders Leaked

Tom Brady didn’t want Raiders to sign Sam Darnold

A call from the top prevented Sam Darnold from landing in Las Vegas, as minority owner Tom Brady reportedly persuaded the Raiders not to sign him.

Tom Brady's True Feelings on Sam Darnold's Fit With Raiders Leaked

The Las Vegas Raiders explored many quarterback options this offseason, but eventually landed on a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Geno Smith. However, there was one option that would’ve cost less.Sam Darnold was coming off a huge season with the Minnesota Vikings, but he was able to test free agency. He wouldn’t have cost anything in a trade, and signed for a contract that was cheaper than the extension the Raiders gave Smith.Essentially, t…

Surprising New Details Reveal How Tom Brady Totally Screwed Seahawks QB Sam Darnold

Tom Brady and Sam Darnold (Photos via Imagn Images) If Sam Darnold lives up to his hefty $100.5 million contract, the Seattle Seahawks and their fans will owe Tom Brady one giant thank you. Darnold had a career year for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, completing 66.2 percent of pass attempts for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. But with Minnesota committed to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, Darnold went on to test free agency…

Brady Talked Las Vegas Raiders Out Of Major Free Agent Acquisition - LAFB Network

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images As the Las Vegas Raiders retooled their quarterback room this offseason, one name notably absent from serious consideration was former 1st round selection, Sam Darnold. Despite being regarded as the top free agent quarterback on the market, Darnold—coming off a strong 2024 campaign with the Vikings—was never truly in play for Vegas. A key reason? Tom Brady. Tom Brady’s Influence Helped …

Tom Brady Preferred Raiders Avoid Signing Sam Darnold

With the Vikings electing to hand the reins over to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold predictably departed on the open market this offseason. The latter wound up taking a three-year deal with the Seahawks to assume starting quarterback duties. Before that took place, Darnold was linked to a number of potential suitors as the top signal-caller in free agency. The Raiders were among the teams which made a notable move under center t…

Report: Tom Brady Opposed Raiders Signing 28-Year-Old Veteran QB - Raiders Beat

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