Report: Raiders, Chargers to pursue Brady if QB hits free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to pursue Tom Brady if the star quarterback doesn't re-sign with the New England Patriots before free agency begins, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Los Angeles Chargers are also expected to make a pitch for the 42-year-old, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

New England is reportedly expected to want Brady's decision to be made well before the new league year begins March 18, according to Schefter. But Brady has previously stated he's "open-minded" regarding the free-agent process, and multiple teams are expected to explore the possibility of signing him, Schefter adds.

Brady and Raiders head coach Jon Gruden have a strong relationship, and the six-time Super Bowl champion would provide Las Vegas with instant marketability as the team plays its first season in Nevada.

The Patriots are fully expected to prioritize re-signing their quarterback and are reportedly willing to offer more than $30 million per season in order to get Brady to stay.

The veteran signal-caller visited Las Vegas in January for UFC 246 and crossed paths with owner Mark Davis.