In a surprising development, former San Francisco 49ers Owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. has been in discussions with Mark Davis to join the Raiders ownership group, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.
Bartolo, a finalist for the Hall of Fame, won five Super Bowls with the Niners during his 23 years as the Owner. So his interest in joining the ownership group of the Niners cross-town rivals is interesting to say the least.
From La Canfora’s report, it is noted that Bartolo’s interest in returning to the NFL isn’t limited to Oakland, but that the prospect of tapping into the Los Angeles market is of course very appealing.