Generally, optimism is in season around the NFL. But the Raiders carry a distinct strand of it. Across their roster and coaching staff, they’ve experienced significant turnover and are convinced they are better for it.
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While most of the focus on the planned $1.8 billion, 65,000-seat Las Vegas stadium is focused on the construction site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road, the Las Vegas Stadium Authority continues to monitor agreements it has reached with the stadium’s builders, the Oakland Raiders.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal sports writer Gilbert Manzano talk about what went down on day 2 of the NFL owners meetings in Atlanta.
The stadium authority board unanimously approved a $546.3 million budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year and a collection of amended agreements designed to better account for funding of the $1.8 billion, 65,000-seat indoor stadium under construction at Interstate 15 and Russell Road.
Las Vegas and the Raiders will have a longer wait to find out if they’ll get to host an NFL draft. The announcement for the host city of the 2020 NFL draft was postponed Wednesday at the league owners meetings.
Las Vegas reportedly could be in line for a rotation of cities that hosts the Super Bowl every four years.
Gareon Conley’s explosion, fluidity and instincts were on display Tuesday for all to watch. That’s what Obi Melifonwu did. Watch.
Christian Hackenberg spent his offseason developing a new throwing motion. On Tuesday, he was sent to a new team.
Las Vegas is vying to land the NFL draft in 2019 or 2020.
The Raiders partnered with the ECO City Gallery at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum to unveil a Kids Construction Zone exhibit.
Josh Johnson’s reunion with Jon Gruden didn’t last long. The Raiders announced Thursday that they have released Johnson, a veteran quarterback the team signed to a one-year deal in March.
A new NFL stadium is still a long way from completion and billboards all over town say, “The Raiders are coming.”
The CG Technology sports book posted lines Monday on every NFL regular-season game from Weeks 1 to 16. Sharp bettors quickly pounced on six games, making limit wagers of $500 on each.
The Oakland Raiders announced their first draft pick signing of the year Saturday, agreeing to terms with linebacker Azeem Victor on a four-year contract.
The Los Angeles Chargers are the 3-2 favorite to win the AFC West, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs (2-1), Oakland Raiders (3-1) and Denver Broncos (13-2).
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