It's official: the Raiders are moving to Las Vegas

pulse

March 27, 2017 7:23 PM

NFL owners on Monday approved the Raiders request to move to Las Vegas.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, owners approved the relocation with a 31-1 vote. The Miami Dolphins were the only team to vote against the move.

The Raiders are expected to remain in Oakland for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The 2019 season is still up in the air as the new stadium is expected to take three years to be built.

Roger Goodell spoke with the media and said the Raiders will continue to be called the "Oakland Raiders" until they leave Oakland.

Raiders owner Mark Davis met with the media after the vote and said he has "mixed feelings about the move."

The city of Las Vegas welcomed the Raiders to the city:

pulse

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng