Antonio Pierce is out after one full season, leaving industry sources split on what the franchise’s famous new minority owner’s role will be.

Tom Brady could be the deciding factor on who becomes the new coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Brady, a Raiders minority owner, will have “a lot” of influence in who is hired as the next Raiders head coach.

The Raiders own the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and are potentially in line for one of the top quarterback prospects in Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward. Las Vegas is also projected to have the second-most cap space available, making them an intriguing rebuild opportunity for any potential head coaching candidate.

Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, is expected to take a big role in the hiring process. The Athletic's Dianni Russini was told he will have "a lot" of influence in the Raiders' decision, and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Brady will be part of a "collaborative committee" to interview coaching candidates.

Now that the Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Antonio Pierce after one season, the team will begin looking for his replacement. And, according to one NFL insider, new part-owner Tom Brady is going to have a say in the direction Las Vegas goes.

The Las Vegas Raiders are undergoing a crucial offseason as they look to establish a lasting culture in Las Vegas for the first time since relocating from Oakland. On Tuesday the Raiders relieved head coach Antonio Pierce of his duties after just one full season at the helm.