Today, as 2016 winds down, the Raider’s franchise already seems halfway gone. Nevada lawmakers have approved a financing plan for a 65,000-seat, $1.9 billion domed stadium in Las Vegas, with $750 million of that coming from the public. Team owner Mark Davis reportedly is “committed” to a move and plans to officially file for relocation in January, which can only happen if 24 of 32 NFL team owners approve. If the Raiders end up in the Nevada desert, then it will be game over for the franchise—and whatever remains of the league’s once-populist rebel soul.
If the Raiders Move to Vegas, the NFL Will Lose What’s Left of Its Soul
