Tom Brady flexed his influence in Las Vegas this offseason — and it may have changed the course of Sam Darnold’s career. A new report reveals who Brady really wanted to start at QB.

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady has come in and has input on the team. Brady will now see how his impact will help the team succeed.

Las Vegas minority owner Tom Brady persuaded the Raiders not to sign the quarterback, according to The Athletic’s Michael Silver. Brady “was not in favor of that approach” Silver wrote, citing an anonymous source.