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Tom Brady is one of the most famous names in the NFL world today. The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller has just added to his influence on the NFL by taking literal ownership of an NFL franchise.
During his 23-year NFL career, Brady enjoyed one of the most prolific careers the league has ever seen, as he was there for 89,000 yards and 649 touchdowns. The GOAT, as most consider him, topped it all off by winning an NFL record 7 Super Bowls.
Some NFL fans joked about the fact that Brady owned the AFC East during his 20 seasons with the Patriots, and while his most recent venture doesn’t prove that statement right, it now proves that he quite literally owns an NFL franchise.
In the most recent NFL owners meeting, the former NFL signal-caller was approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. He will now join Mark Davis and company as he now holds a 5 percent stake in the team, prompting him to post a three-word reaction to X.
Tom Brady Is Now A Part Owner Of The Las Vegas Raiders
“Commitment to Excellence,” Brady captioned the post. He added a letter addressed to Raiders Nation, which he began by stating, “I’m incredibly humbled and excited to have been unanimously approved as an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.”
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Brady continued by explaining why he wanted so badly to literally own an NFL franchise after years of fans joking that he does just that. “Football has been part of my entire life growing up in the Bay Area, and in so many ways, my football life and journey has come full circle.”
Brady finished the letter off by thanking NFL Commissioner Goodell, Mark Davis, and the rest of the NFL owners for allowing this to happen and claimed that he was willing to do anything to help the Raiders win football games. Brady to Vegas, anyone?
VIDEO: Tom Brady Threw Massive Shade At Peyton Manning On Live TV During Cowboys-Lions Game
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning (Photos via FOX and Getty Images)
Tom Brady and Peyton Manning might be retired, but their rivalry never truly ends.
Brady’s rivalry with Peyton Manning on the football field has extended to his broadcasting duties with Fox Sports.
During Brady’s latest broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions game, he took a shot at Manning.
Multiple offensive pass interference calls were made on the Lions during the game.
After one of them in the fourth quarter of the blowout, Tom Brady made a point to bring up Manning.
“Well it’s such a good thought, it’s just not the best execution,” Brady said. “And over the years, they’ve gotten really tight on calling those pick plays. Any remote contact was a flag. I saw Peyton Manning when he threw 55 touchdowns, there were more pick plays in that offense than in the history of NFL football. Since then, they’ve been cracking down. Believe me, I tried to use them all the time too.”
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Peyton Manning holds the record for touchdown passes in a season, with 55 passing touchdowns in the 2013 season while playing for the Denver Broncos.
Only two other players have recorded 50 or more passing touchdowns in a season, including Tom Brady.
In 2013, Tom Brady has tossed 25 touchdowns.
In the end, the Baltimore Ravens would win the Super Bowl that season.
Tom Brady Gets Mixed Reviews from NFL Fans
As the Lions dominated the Cowboys in a 47-9 blowout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Brady joined Kevin Burkhardt in the booth to call the game.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion appears to be getting even more comfortable every week.
Things were shaky in Week One when he called the game between the Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns, but he seems to have found his footing following Week 6.
Here is how some fans are reacting:
