Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis avoided giving a direct response regarding Tom Brady’s involvement with the team during his media session on Tuesday, held at the introduction of new head coach Klint Kubiak. The question arose over Brady’s potential influence within the franchise during this offseason.
When ESPN’s Ryan McFadden asked whether Brady would play a larger role inside the team’s facility and participate more in the club’s daily operations, Davis refrained from confirming any specifics, leaving fans and media uncertain amid ongoing conflict of interest concerns.
“I think we will wait and find out,” Davis said.
Though Davis did not specify Brady’s exact duties, he expressed appreciation for Brady’s involvement as a minority owner, a position the legendary quarterback acquired in October 2024 after extensive NFL owner negotiations. Brady has already contributed significantly during the organization’s coaching search.
“Tom is a partner that is football-oriented. Knows football probably more than anybody. Nice to have him part of the organization. … They (Brady and other partners) bring a different structure to the organization and different tools to the organization that give us the ability to grow on the field and off. And so it’s an exciting time right now.”
Mark Davis Addresses Challenges in Building Local Support
Since relocating to Las Vegas in 2020, the Raiders have faced difficulties establishing a devoted local fanbase, with Allegiant Stadium often feeling more like an away venue during home games due to the presence of opposing team supporters. Mark Davis shared his thoughts on shifting this dynamic in favor of stronger local enthusiasm.
“Winning will help change that dynamic,” Davis asserted. “When we first moved here, we sold out the stadium locally. Everybody was excited. … Las Vegas is a great place for people to visit. Our stadium is probably one of the nicest in the world.”
“People do want to come see it. Unfortunately, we haven’t held up our end in winning to help create and build that local fanbase. It all starts with the kids, so it may be 10 years or so before there’s really a strong, strong local fanbase, but we’re trying every day to make it better.”
Despite the Raiders maintaining passionate fans from Los Angeles and Oakland, their transition to Las Vegas has been slow to generate deep-rooted local loyalty. Factors including just one winning season since the move have diminished the team’s appeal to Vegas supporters.
Future Outlook for the Raiders Franchise
Mark Davis’s reticence to clarify Tom Brady’s role signals the complexities the Raiders face as they integrate new ownership and leadership. Brady’s football expertise and growing partnership promise potential growth for the franchise both on and off the field.
Efforts to build a strong fan base in Las Vegas continue to hinge on improving the team’s on-field success, which Davis recognizes as essential to attracting and retaining local support over the coming years. As the Raiders move forward under Klint Kubiak’s guidance and expand their organizational structure with partners like Brady, the next NFL season will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.
Asked Mark Davis if he expects Brady to be even more involved and have a bigger presence inside the facility, he said: "I think we will wait and find out."
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) February 10, 2026
