April 2017 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap

Raiders Plan To Release OT Austin Howard

Jul 28, 2017 10:12 AM

The Oakland Raiders plan to release offensive tackle Austin Howard, according to a source.

Howard posted on Instagram that he was "grateful" for his three seasons with the team on Friday night.

He has started 39 games for the Raiders over the last three seasons.

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Relocation Fees To Cost Rams, Chargers $645M

Jul 13, 2017 7:50 AM

The 29 NFL teams that are staying put will receive a gross sum of $55.2 million over a period of up to 11 years from the relocation fees associated with the moves of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers and Oakland Raiders, according to sources.

The Rams and Chargers will each pay $645 million beginning in December 2019 and ending in December 2028.

The Raiders will pay $378 million over 10 years beginning in the year they move to Las Vegas.

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Todd Marinovich Attempting Comeback At 48

Jul 8, 2017 3:46 PM

Todd Marinovich is attempting a comeback at the age of 48.

Marinovich last played 16 years ago for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League. The Los Angeles Raiders released Marinovich in 1993.

Marinovich, who served as an assistant coach with the Coyotes last season, said he is "super stoked" to be competing for the starting spot against 25-year-old Jacob Russell when practice begins Aug. 10 in Indio, California.

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Derek Carr Backloaded Contract To Save On State Income Taxes

Jul 8, 2017 3:46 PM

Derek Carr backloaded his contract with the Oakland Raiders to save on state income tax.

Carr will be moving from the highest income tax state of California to Nevada, where there is no state income tax.

Given the structure of Carr's deal, the move will save him approximately $8.7 million in taxes assuming a 2019 move, according to Robert Raiola.

Carr stands to net more after taxes off a $20 million Nevada salary in 2019 ($11.54 million) than he'll take home from a $22.5 million California salary in 2018 ($11.15 million).

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