There was never any doubt the owners would approve the Raiders new lease in Oakland, but regardless, it was a step that had to be taken. So, the owners had their vote today at the owners meeting in Phoenix Arizona and they all approved it.
NFL owners approve #Raiders 2019 stadium lease in Oakland. We will see if Mark Davis talks to reporters when meeting here In Phoenix is over.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) March 25, 2019
This was a long process for the Raiders and the City of Oakland which ended right where it started — with the Raiders signing a one-year $7.