The NFL has canceled plans to hold its draft in Las Vegas this year because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
By the narrowest of margins, NFL players voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement that will set up labor peace between players and owners for the next 11 years, the NFL Players Association announced Sunday.
Raiders restricting business travel and will encourage employees to work from home.
In response to the coronavirus, the NFL is putting restrictions on travel and in-person visits with draft prospects.
Former Cleveland Browns LB Christian Kirksey meeting with Raiders
In Daryle Lamonica’s first four seasons in Oakland, the Raiders reached the Super Bowl, played in three straight AFL championship games and the AFC championship game in 1970.
While the National Football League continues to monitor the coronavirus threat, the league still plans to hold its annual draft in Las Vegas on April 23-28.
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to let shutdown cornerback Byron Jones test the open market when free agency opens March 18, according to reports.
Safety Kyle Dugger, who played at Division II Lenoir-Rhyne University, could be a fit for the Raiders as they look for much-needed defensive playmakers.
A deep wide receiver class could add much-needed firepower for Derek Carr and the Raiders offense.
As the Raiders continue their trek from Oakland to Las Vegas, the key will be to minimize distractions to ensure the challenges they face don’t become an excuse for a rough season.
After a long night of negotiations, NFL Players Association reps voted to send a new collective bargaining agreement to a vote by full union membership.
Raiders GM Mike Mayock was as effusive in his praise for Derek Carr as he’s been all offseason. But he stopped short of saying Carr will be the Raiders’ starting quarterback in September.
The Raiders need at wide receiver could make A.J. Green a free agent option
