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2020 Schedule
2nd in AFC West
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- 11/29
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Officially official...Raiders acknowledge having training camp in Nevada come summer while thanking Napa for past hospitality. Team says site of future camps will be discussed.
What's going on with the Raiders' move to Las Vegas?
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Raiders confident Ruggs will be fine after cut to thigh (0:46)
Dad: Raiders' Ruggs injures thigh during a move
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III suffered a cut on his thigh during a move but is "pretty much OK," his father told AL.com.
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From a Raiders spokesperson:
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Raiders owner seeks 'solutions' amid protests
Raiders owner Mark Davis said he has talked with Nevada's attorney general and the Clark County sheriff in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
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Raiders owner Mark Davis has issued a statement on the "Murder Of George Floyd" and the resulting civil unrest, saying, "Emotions Are High.. The Temperature Is Hot.. And There's Static In The Air.. But Burning Your Brothers' House Down Is Ultimately Not The Answer.."
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Raiders quarterback Derek Carr issued a statement on the death of George Floyd, saying, "I don't know what it's like to have a different skin color so I won't pretend to know," adding that "the division and hate has to end."
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The Raiders have officially announced the signing of free-agent cornerback Prince Amukamara and Waived/Failed Physical cornerback Nick Nelson in the corresponding roster move. Nelson was a fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in 2018, coach Jon Gruden's first draft class since returning to the Raiders. Nelson played in 12 games, starting three, in two years and had one pass defensed and 20 tackles over 312 defensive snaps, one of which came last season.
2020 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 451 | 308 |
| Denver | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 282 | 316 |
| Oakland | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 313 | 419 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 337 | 345 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards245.49th
Rushing Yards118.313th
Points For19.624th
Points Against26.29th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama |
| 1(19) | Damon Arnette | CB | Ohio State |
| 3(16) | Lynn Bowden Jr. | WR | Kentucky |
| 3(17) | Bryan Edwards | WR | South Carolina |
| 3(36) | Tanner Muse | S | Clemson |
| 4(3) | John Simpson | OG | Clemson |
| 4(33) | Amik Robertson | CB | Louisiana Tech |