Tom Brady 'challenges' Mahomes, recruits former teammate with whom he won a Super Bowl for Raiders

is making waves once again, but this time it's not on the field. The former seven-time Super Bowl champion, now part-owner of the , is working his magic behind the scenes to reshape the struggling franchise. And his latest move? Reuniting with Devin White, a key defensive player from his days.

According to insider , the have signed veteran to a one-year deal. "Sources: The are signing veteran to a 1-year deal," reported, instantly setting social media on fire. The 27-year-old linebacker reunites with not only but also , who drafted him fifth overall for Tampa Bay in 2019.



The addition of White to the ' roster has already generated hype, with fellow Raider Maxx Crosby welcoming the linebacker with fire emojis and excitement. Brady's Blueprint: Assembling Familiar Pieces White's arrival isn't an isolated move. It's part of a broader strategy led by to infuse the ' roster with talent he knows and trusts.

Since becoming a minority owner of the franchise, has been actively involved in personnel decisions, seemingly taking a page from his time in New England, where building a culture of consistency and reliability was paramount. The linebacker's resume speaks for itself. With 585 career tackles, a Pro Bowl selection, and a Super Bowl ring from 2020, has the credentials.

But his recent years have been rocky. After a disappointing stint with the in 2024, White moved to Houston, where he registered just 19 tackles in seven games. Now, the Raiders are offering him a fresh start, an opportunity to revive his career under the watchful eye of .

According to reports, played a significant role in bringing White to Las Vegas, leveraging his influence to rebuild the Raiders' defense. This is not the first time has attempted to reunite with former teammates. In February, the Raiders acquired , a move that was also reportedly backed by Brady.

Will Brady's Influence Bring Results to Vegas? isn't just about personnel decisions; it's about changing the team's culture. His strategy for building winning rosters is methodical and calculated, rooted in the same approach that led him to choose Tampa Bay over New England back in 2020. In his newsletter, recently shared details of his 20-factor grading system for selecting teams.

"The presence of skill players was a 3 in terms of importance, for example, and the Bucs graded out as a 3 because of guys like . The same was true for the head coach," wrote. "Tampa scored a 3 with Bruce Arians.

.. In the end, I chose Tampa.

.. because, in the aggregate, it graded out higher than New England along those twenty or so dimensions.

" 's calculated moves resulted in a Super Bowl LV win and set a blueprint for his approach in Las Vegas. Signing is not just about nostalgia; it's a calculated risk aimed at bolstering a struggling defense. 's addition brings experience, leadership, and familiarity with 's style of play-three elements the Raiders desperately need.

However, not everyone is convinced this will be a winning formula. 's 2023 PFF grade was among the lowest in his position, leaving some analysts skeptical about his ability to return to his previous elite form. Yet, seem willing to take that gamble, betting on the linebacker's hunger and drive to reclaim his former glory.

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