April 2020 - Las Vegas Raiders Wiretap

NFL's 32 Teams Collectively Worth $99 Billion

Aug 26, 2020 1:29 PM

The average NFL franchise is worth more than $3 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. 

The Dallas Cowboys rank first in the NFL at $6.43 billion with the Cincinnati Bengals ranking last at $2.12 billion.

The fair-market value of the NFL's 32 franchises collectively is $99 billion when considering team-related businesses and real estate held by owners.

The teams’ $15.83 billion in revenue in the last fiscal year, which represents the 2019 season, was greater than that of 298 companies on the Fortune 500. That averages to about $495 million per team.

In 2019, the Cowboys generated an estimated $871 million in revenue, which was 81% greater than the average of the other 31 teams.

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Tyrell Williams Has Torn Labrum, Will Try To Play Through It

Aug 25, 2020 8:58 AM

Tyrell Williams has suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder but will try to play through the injury after rehabbing it, according to sources.

Williams, 28, had been absent in recent practices with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Raiders drafted Henry Ruggs III (No. 12 overall) and Bryan Edwards (third round) at receiver earlier this year.

Las Vegas also has Nelson Agholor, Zay Jones and Hunter Renfrow at the position.

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Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Injury

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Josh Jacobs Wants 'At Least 60' Receptions

Aug 13, 2020 9:22 AM

Josh Jacobs wants to showcase more of his abilities this season, setting a goal of catches more passes for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jacobs caught just 20 and 27 targets as a rookie.

"I've kind of established the run aspect of my game," Jacobs said. "I feel like I want to improve that even more, but also blocking, I want to put some of that on film. Also, catching. I want to catch at least 60 balls this year."

In three years at Alabama, the running back caught a total of 48 passes.

Raiders.com

Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor

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Raiders Told Players Jon Gruden Had COVID-19 To Test Reaction

Aug 6, 2020 1:33 PM

Jon Gruden had assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia tell the Las Vegas Raiders that Gruden was hospitalized with COVID-19 to test how the players would react.

Gruden was not actually hospitalized and has not contracted COVID-19. 

The Raiders are beginning their first season in Las Vegas.

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Raiders Announce They'll Play First Season In Vegas In Empty Stadium

Aug 3, 2020 2:31 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders have announced that their first season in Nevada will have no fans in attendance for any home games.

“There is nothing more important to the Raider Organization than the health and safety of our players, coaches, staff, stadium workers and fans,” the team said in the statement. “After intensive consultation with healthcare officials and state and community leaders, we have made the difficult decision to play the Las Vegas Raiders 2020 inaugural season at Allegiant Stadium without fans in attendance. This decision is based on our commitment to protect the health of our fans and the entire community in response to the coronavirus pandemic affecting us all. This decision also ensures fairness to you, our PSL holders, given the challenges and potential inequities associated with determining who can and cannot attend specific games if the stadium were to operate at a reduced capacity. While the current situation is not how any of us envisioned celebrating the opening of Allegiant Stadium, when circumstances permit we look forward to sharing an unparalleled game day experience in the magnificent stadium you helped build.”

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Jeremy Hill Signs With Raiders

Aug 3, 2020 7:35 AM

Jeremy Hill has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Hill last played in the NFL in 2018, when he suffered a torn ACL in the New England Patriots' season-opening victory over the Houston Texans.

The Raiders had issues running the ball in short yardage situations last season.

A team source acknowledged that Hill is a "long shot" to make the Raiders roster.

 

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