After the NFL has fined multiple teams for violating COVID-19 protocols, the league dropped its biggest punishment yet on the Raiders this week.
The NFL fined the Raiders $500,000 and head coach Jon Gruden $150,000 for the violations, as well as stripped the team of a 2021 sixth-round draft pick. Owner Mark Davis criticized the disciplinary measures and told ESPN that he plans to appeal.
"The fines are draconian," Davis said. "But we will appeal them. Outside the organization, people have the wrong impression about the Raiders. We take it seriously. It's unfortunate that certain things outside the protocol are the things being focused on, rather than the positive steps we've taken as an organization.