NFL offseason started, it was pretty clear that the Las Vegas Raiders were going to look at adding an experienced quarterback. The Raiders used three quarterbacks in

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.

He ended up signing with the Seattle Seahawks for just $33.5 million a year, which the Raiders would've easily been able to afford. However, Darnold was actually never a realistic option in Las Vegas. According to The Athletic's Mike Silver, minority owner Tom Brady did not want the team to go after the former USC standout.