Threefourths of NFL owners must approve a Raiders relocation to Las Vegas.
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.”
Clark County Commission chairman Steve Sisolak made the filing of paperwork public on Twitter and told the Associated Press he spoke with team officials.
Sisolak chairs an elected panel with oversight of the Las Vegas Strip and was part of an 11-member panel appointed by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to study plans for the proposal backed by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson’s company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., to build a domed stadium to lure the Raiders to town.
The proposed 65,000seat domed stadium is expected to cost $1.9 billion, including $750 million in hotel tax revenue, $650 million from Adelson, and $500 million from the Raiders and the NFL. Any relocation to Las Vegas must be approved by three-fourths of NFL team owners.
A statement from an investment group trying to get approval for a new $1.3 billion, 55,000-seat stadium in Oakland said that it would provide additional information to the Raiders and the NFL “so that they can see there is a real and viable option to remain in Oakland.” The investors are anchored by Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and former quarterback Rodney Peete.
Rams confirm Phillips as DC
The Los Angeles Rams confirmed Wade Phillips is their new defensive coordinator.
Phillips, who was with the Texans from 201113, begins his 40th NFL season as a coach with the Rams, the 10th franchise to employ him. He was Denver’s defensive coordinator the last two seasons.
Odds and ends
Packers receiver Davante Adams (ankle) missed a second day of practice and could be a game-time decision for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. … Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie was named Executive of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America … Former Broncos and Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison was hired for the same position by the Bills. … Veteran NFL assistant coach and former Oilers player Frank Bush was hired as assistant head coach and linebackers coach of the Dolphins. … The Bears hired three assistant coaches: Jeremiah Washburn (offensive line), Curtis Modkins (running backs) and Roy Anderson (secondary).