It’s in name only that Tuesday should even be referenced as the opening of camp. Any remnants of actual football will be few and far between.
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The NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement for training camps to begin on time, which sets in motion for the season to open without delay.
Clark County has issued a temporary certificate of occupancy for Allegiant Stadium, signaling the end of the construction process is near.
On the first day NFL quarterbacks were allowed to report to camp, Derek Carr was present and accounted for at Raiders headquarters in Henderson.
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A temporary facility is being set up on site at the Raiders’ practice facility in Henderson to conduct COVID-19 testing.
The NFL is requiring fans to wear face coverings at games this season. Whether fans even will be allowed to attend games hasn’t been determined.
Despite the NFL and players union still hammering out details on a COVID-19 plan, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has decided to report and begin the testing protocol.
At the same time, NFL owners and the players union agreed to eliminate preseason games and reduce training camp rosters from 90 to 80.
NFL owners and the NFLPA cleared a major hurdle Monday by agreeing to daily coronavirus testing. The league also has offered to eliminate all preseason games.
The Raiders’ rookies are bracing for a busy week as they take physicals, including COVID-19 testing, get fitted for equipment, meet with coaches and perhaps even practice.
Players took to Twitter on Sunday and implored the NFL to define a clearer strategy for keeping them and their families safe before opening training camp.
Raiders owner Mark Davis reiterated his stance that either all of the fans who have purchased tickets will be allowed to attend games or none of them will, including himself.
Raiders veterans Rodney Hudson and Derek Carr were among players participating in a social media initiative to voice displeasure with the NFL’s handling of coronavirus protocols.
NFL executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches Saturday informing them rookies can report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players can arrive by July 28.
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