With news that the Oakland Raiders have filed for relocation to Las Vegas, the clock is officially ticking on the city of Oakland to get a deal done. Otherwise, the NFL will have its third relocation in two seasons.
In wake of the relocation application, the Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf, stated the city’s case to keep the franchise in town.
“It’s no surprise that the Raiders have filed for relocation. Oakland welcomes the chance to show them and the NFL’s other owners why Oakland is the only home for the Raiders and always will be.