Tom Brady’s $220 Million Decision Receives Major Update

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Dec 18, 2025 5:45 PM ET

Tom Brady never got the chance to suit up for the Las Vegas Raiders during his legendary 23-year NFL career. He spent most of his time with the New England Patriots before playing out the last three seasons of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The three-time NFL MVP’s tenure with the Bucs was not a mere farewell tour at the end of his career, though. Brady was still at the top of his game until the end, winning a championship for Tampa before he retired, marking his seventh Super Bowl win.

The 15-time Pro Bowler, however, decided to join the Raiders post-retirement. He did so by investing $220 million in 2023 to become a minority owner of one of the most popular teams in the NFL.

Retired New England Patriot Hall of Famer Tom Brady speaks during a statue unveiling before a game against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium.Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Apart from being a team owner, Brady has also kept himself busy with his day job with Fox Sports. In 2022, shortly after his second retirement, the three-time All-Pro quarterback signed a massive $375 million deal with the network to be their top NFL analyst for the next decade.

When he’s not in the booth with renowned play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt, Brady has been involved in operating the Raiders franchise, albeit with a minor role. On Thursday, the NFL legend received a significant update about his $220 million decision to invest in the Raiders two years ago.

According to a new Forbes article, the Raiders are ranked 13th among the most valuable sports teams in 2025. The franchise dropped two spots from No. 11 last year, but the good news is that the Raiders are now valued at a staggering $7.7 billion, representing a 15% increase from 2024. The Raiders were valued at $6.6 billion last year, marking an increase of over $1 billion.

It has been reported that Brady’s $220 million investment in 2023 equated to a 5% stake in the company. Using the current valuation of $7.7 billion, Brady’s initial investment is now worth $385 million. That represents a 75% increase over two years.

This development proves that not only is Brady one of, if not the greatest, quarterbacks ever to play the game. The 48-year-old has also proven to be a very savvy businessman.

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

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