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Richard Seymour Explains His Role With Raiders Ownership

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Levi Dombro | Last updated Feb 22, 2025 12:51 PM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders sent shockwaves through the NFL recently when they finalized a deal that made Hall of Fame players Tom Brady and Richard Seymour minority owners of the team. This is a bit of uncharted territory for the NFL, but Seymour recently spoke with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor on "The Pivot Podcast" about his new role and philosophy as the Raiders' minority owner.

"At the end of the day, we put the right people in place, and you want to let them do their job. Whatever coach, whatever GM, whatever your resume is," said Seymour when asked by Crowder about his influence over the organization. "Let them make those decisions. Obviously, I'd love to be a part of that and they can lean on me as much as possible."

The New England Patriots drafted Seymour in 2001 and he played eight seasons with the franchise, winning three Super Bowls and being named to four All-Pro teams and seven Pro Bowls. He saw how a winning organization was run first-hand when he was in New England.

Seymour was then traded to the Raiders in 2009 and played the final four years of his career in Oakland. He earned Second-Team All-Pro Honors in 2011 and was twice named to the Pro Bowl during his tenure.

During his time with the Raiders, he formed a strong relationship with then-owner Al Davis and his son Mark, which allowed him to stay involved with the franchise even when his playing days were done. Seymour is also a professional poker player and businessman, which allowed him to purchase his 0.5% stake in the organization.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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