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Carr's breakthrough and Oakland farewell: the Las Vegas Raiders story
Franchise era
2016—2019
Carr's breakthrough and Oakland farewell
Las Vegas Raiders
The story in one sentence
A young core produced the first playoff berth since 2002, but Carr's injury and later roster changes preceded the final move from Oakland.
A 12-win season revives hope before relocation
Derek Carr, Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for the las vegas chapter.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2016
What came before
Oakland reached Super Bowl XXXVII but then endured thirteen seasons without a winning record as coaches and quarterbacks cycled.
2017-01-07
Wild Card: Oakland Raiders vs Houston Texans
September 1, 2018
The Khalil Mack deal that reset two defenses
The Bears believed an elite pass rusher could complete a young defense. The Raiders chose draft volume rather than meet Mack's contract demands.
07Defensive superstar packageSeptember 1, 2018CHI⇄OAKKhalil Mack to ChicagoChicago acquired Khalil Mack at the peak of his powers. Oakland received two firsts and two additional picks while sending a second and a conditional pick back.7 assets · 4 outcomes＋
The original receipt
Chicago Bears received
- • Khalil Mack
- • 2020 second · No. 43
- • 2020 conditional fifth
Oakland Raiders received
- • 2019 first · No. 24
- • 2019 sixth · No. 196
- • 2020 first · No. 19
- • 2020 third · No. 81
Mack transformed Chicago immediately and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting. The Raiders' premium picks became Josh Jacobs and Damon Arnette.
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What came next
The Raiders opened Allegiant Stadium, reached the playoffs amid turmoil and continued rebuilding around Crosby's relentless defense.
The core