Raiders file for move to Las Vegas

The Oakland Raiders have filed paperwork to move to Las Vegas. The NFL and officials in Nevada confirmed Thursday that the team is asking league owners to approve the move, although the team made no immediate comment and a group that wants to keep the team in Oakland vowed it was still in the game and “playing to win.”

A site hasn’t been picked for the proposed $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed stadium — backed by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson’s company, Las Vegas Sands Corp. It is expected to be close to the Las Vegas Strip and tens of thousands of hotel rooms.

Gov. Brian Sandoval and Nevada lawmakers have committed $750 million in hotel tax revenue toward the project, Adelson’s company has promised $650 million, and Davis and the Raiders pledged $500 million from the team and the NFL.

Any relocation to Las Vegas must be approved by three-fourths of NFL team owners.

The league said the Raiders’ application would be reviewed in coming weeks by league staff and stadium and finance committees “as is provided for under the NFL policy and procedures for proposed franchise relocations.”

Vikings

Running back Adrian Peterson suggested in an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” that he believes he still deserves to earn $18 million this upcoming season and named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants and Houston Texans as teams he would have interest in playing for in 2017 if Minnesota isn’t willing to pay him.

Falcons

Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones missed practice for the second day in a row because of a foot injury.

The plan is for Jones to participate in today’s light practice in preparation for Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers at the Georgia Dome. “It’s fine,” Jones said. “I will be ready to go.”

Rams

Los Angeles confirmed Wade Phillips is its new defensive coordinator. New head coach Sean McVay said last week that Phillips would be joining him.

Bills

Buffalo announced an agreement to hire Rick Dennison as its offensive coordinator. He has 22 year of NFL coaching experience, including the past two running the Denver Broncos’ offense.

Colts

Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck has undergone surgery on the right shoulder that’s bothered him the past two seasons, Colts owner Jim Irsay announced, saying Luck will be ready for the 2017 season.

Jets

President-elect Donald Trump chose Woody Johnson, the owner of the New York franchise and one of Trump’s oldest friends, as his ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Elsewhere

Falcons coach Dan Quinn and Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva are the finalists for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award. The winner of the honor, presented by USAA, the official military appreciation sponsor of the league, will be announced during NFL Honors the night before the Super Bowl.

Quinn and Villanueva were selected for their exceptional efforts to honor and support members of the military community.