Brady: Raiders Warned Off Veteran QB
Tom Brady reportedly nixed Sam darnold to Raiders
Updated June 21, 2025
During the 2025 NFL offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders were expected to pursue an experienced quarterback. after a season were Gardner Minshew, Desmond Ridder, and Aidan O’Connell combined for a 4-13 record, the Raiders needed a change.
Sam Darnold, fresh off a strong season wiht the Minnesota Vikings, emerged as an intriguing free agent option. Minnesota decided against using a franchise tag on Darnold, fueling speculation that the Raiders might try to sign him to address their quarterback issues.
However, Darnold did not end up with the Raiders. According to The Athletic, Tom Brady was “not in favor” of the Raiders pursuing Darnold. Brady’s opinion may have influenced the team’s decision not to make a serious push for the former first-round pick.
What’s next
The Raiders will continue to explore options to solidify their quarterback position for the upcoming season.