The Raiders have formally signed a long-tenured front-office executive with close ties to Tom Brady, marking the first major step in their efforts to right the franchise.
Former Buccaneers Assistant GM John Spytek has been named the next general manager of Las Vegas, bringing with him over two decades of expertise.
Spytek was the franchise’s first candidate for the critical front office position, thanks in part to his long-standing relationship with part owner Tom Brady. The two were teammates at Michigan, and he was also instrumental in assembling the Bucs’ Super Bowl-winning team, which featured the iconic quarterback under center.
The 44-year-old general manager has a lot on his plate this summer, as the Silver and Black presently control the sixth choice in the 2025 NFL Draft and will aim to develop around their key offensive and defensive players, Brock Bowers and Maxx Crosby.
However, the most immediate duty for the new hiring will be to find a head coach, which will be difficult given that the majority of the top names on the market have already been hired, with Ben Johnson moving to Chicago, Mike Vrabel going to New England, and Aaron Glenn going to the New York Jets.
Regardless, the club must think that Spytek has a name in mind that will not only drive the team back into contention, but also recruit and develop a franchise quarterback, who is probably the most important player on the squad.
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