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Nick Hjeltness

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 01: A 62-acre site west of the Las Vegas Strip that was purchased by the Oakland Raiders for USD 77.5 million is shown on May 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team is expected to begin play no later than 2020 in a planned 65,000-seat domed stadium on the site at a cost of about USD 1.9 billion. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Raiders to pay $378 million relocation fee

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 11: Gabe Jackson No. 66 of the Oakland Raiders defends against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum on October 11, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Raiders interior offensive line set for years to come

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Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Sebastian Janikowski hopes to still play when Raiders relocate

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May 30, 2017; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) react at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

JBB’s Raiders Mailbag: Offseason Edition #7

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May 23, 2017; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) reacts during organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Marshawn Lynch dropped some gems speaking to the media

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Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A detailed view of an Oakland Raiders helmet on the field prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders sign seventh-round pick Jylan Ware

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May 23, 2017; Alameda, CA, USA; Detroit Lions retired receiver Calvin Johnson (second from left) talks with Oakland Raiders receivers Michael Crabtree (15), Keon Hatcher (14) and K.J. Brent (80) during organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Notes and Quotes from day two of Raiders OTA’s

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Dec 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after the Raiders rushed for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Per Mike Silver, Derek Carr is “frustrated” with contract talks

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May 5, 2017; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes (94) addresses the media at press conference during rookie minicamp at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Eddie Vanderdoes is already down to 301 pounds

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Sep 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Denico Autry (96) celebrates after a sack against Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Updated information regarding Raiders preseason schedule

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Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch on the field with a training mask prior to facing the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders to collaborate with Marshawn on merchandise line

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Sep 10, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Marquel Lee (8) celebrates after a sack during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Wake defeated Duke 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Reggie McKenzie correctly decided not to reach for a LB

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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) gets the crowd into the game during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Gareon Conley’s Lawyer: “Consensual sexual event” but “NOT intercourse”

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Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Grading The Oakland Raiders 2017 Draft

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JBB’s Oakland Raiders Mailbag: Post-Draft Edition

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May 13, 2016; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio (left) and general manager Reggie McKenzie during rookie minicamp at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mel Kiper Gives Raiders Draft a ‘C’ Grade

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