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John Spytek
GM since Jan 2025(1 year, 6 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, John Spytek's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 13th of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal. The crowd-sourced Fan Verdict currently sits at F.
About John Spytek
Background and career path of the Las Vegas Raiders general manager.
Path to the role
Spytek played linebacker at Michigan, where as a freshman he shared a roster with senior quarterback Tom Brady. He went undrafted in 2003 and began as an operations intern with the Detroit Lions, then scouted for the Eagles, ran college scouting for the Browns, and won Super Bowl 50 as a Broncos scout. He spent 2016 through 2024 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, rising to assistant general manager, before the Las Vegas Raiders hired him as general manager in January 2025.
Philosophy & notable moves
Spytek's career came full circle in Tampa Bay, where — more than 20 years after their Michigan days — he helped bring Tom Brady to the Buccaneers en route to a Super Bowl LV title. He arrives in Las Vegas with a scout's background spanning four organizations and a reputation built on player evaluation.
Fun facts
- As a Michigan freshman, he was a teammate of senior quarterback Tom Brady — and decades later helped sign Brady in Tampa Bay.
- He won Super Bowl 50 as a Denver Broncos scout and Super Bowl LV with the Buccaneers.
- After his daughter died of a congenital infection, he and his wife founded the National CMV Foundation.
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Tenure
League Comparison
#13
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#14
Most Active
58 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Las Vegas Raiders have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 44 contracts, 4 grade out as good value and 12 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Jamin Davis (B+) at $1.2M/yr — getting linebacker production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Dareke Young (D) at $1.8M/yr — the wide receiver market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
F
Poor reception
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Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 moves under John Spytek have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 58 graded moves, 22 landed well with the fanbase, 22 drew mixed reactions, and 14 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Treydan Stukes (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Brenden Rice cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 80% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2026 Draft
All 2026 Transactions
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SigningJul 31, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders sign TE Zack Kuntz
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SigningJul 28, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders sign LB Patrick Johnson
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About this general manager
John Spytek is the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders, in his 2nd year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on John Spytek, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance F, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict F.
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