Report: Chargers Considering Tom Brady; Giants, Colts Won't Pursue Patriots QB

The Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly among the teams that are expected to be in on veteran quarterback Tom Brady in free agency.

According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans (depending on what they do with Ryan Tannehill, a free agent) are expected to be in the mix as well.

Two teams that won't pursue Brady, per Breer, are the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts despite the fact that former Patriots wide receivers coach Joe Judge is the Giants' new head coach and the Colts have a need under center.

The 42-year-old Brady has spent his entire 20-year NFL career with the Patriots, and signing elsewhere would be an unprecedented move. Even so, ESPN's Jeff Darlington reported last week that Brady is entering free agency "under the belief" that he will play elsewhere in 2020.

Darlington added that while it is believed Brady will give the Patriots an opportunity to re-sign him, he is "evaluating the NFL landscape with the intention of departing."

If the six-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP and three-time NFL MVP does opt to leave New England this offseason, it seems as though he will have some enticing options at his disposal.

The Chargers may be chief among them after announcing publicly that they are parting ways with 38-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers. L.A. went a disappointing 5-11 last season, but it went 12-4 and reached the divisional round of the playoffs in 2018.

Brady was lacking reliable weapons in New England last season, but if he signs with the Bolts, he will have wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, running back Austin Ekeler and possibly tight end Hunter Henry (if he is re-signed or franchised) as targets.

The Bucs could also be a great fit since head coach Bruce Arians has a long history of success working with quarterbacks. In addition, Tampa has a strong cast of offensive weapons in wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, running back Ronald Jones and tight end O.J. Howard.

Las Vegas doesn't have as much to work with offensively, but tight end Darren Waller, running back Josh Jacobs and wide receiver Tyrell Williams make up a solid core, and being the face of the Raiders' franchise during their first season in Vegas could be enticing for Brady.

If Brady signs with the Titans, he would reunite with former Patriots teammate Mike Vrabel, who is Tennessee's head coach. Tannehill played great for the Titans down the stretch last season, though, and helped lead them to the AFC Championship Game, which included a win over Brady and the Pats in the divisional round.

Provided the Titans let Tannehill leave in free agency, though, Brady could step into a situation where he is protected by a strong defense, has a budding star in wide receiver A.J. Brown and has an elite running game, provided running back Derrick Henry is re-signed.

Like Tennessee, the Giants would make some sense for Brady on paper due to Judge's presence, but after 2019 first-round pick Daniel Jones performed so admirably last season, the organization likely wants to hand him the reins on a full-time basis in 2020.

The Colts figure to be on the lookout for an answer at quarterback after Jacoby Brissett was only average in the wake of Andrew Luck's retirement. Brady could potentially thrive under head coach and former NFL quarterback Frank Reich, especially with wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and running back Marlon Mack lending support.

Other options such as Rivers and Teddy Bridgewater will exist in free agency, though, so perhaps the Colts will look elsewhere to address the quarterback spot.