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Gareon Conley not playing in Raiders preseason opener

It comes as no surprise that first-round pick Gareon Conley will not be playing in the Oakland Raiders’ first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Conley has had a tumultuous offseason thus far, from injuries to off-the-field issues. Should this be a cause for concern for Raider Nation?

In some capacity, yes, but Conley’s absence from this first preseason game isn’t the end of the world. It took until late July for Conley to put pen to paper to sign with the Silver and Black. Contract negotiations with first-round players can take longer than expected.