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The Las Vegas chapter: the Las Vegas Raiders story
The story in one sentence
The Raiders opened Allegiant Stadium, reached the playoffs amid turmoil and continued rebuilding around Crosby's relentless defense.
A new home searches for lasting direction
Maxx Crosby, Derek Carr and Davante Adams gave the era its recognizable core.
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2020
What came before
A young core produced the first playoff berth since 2002, but Carr's injury and later roster changes preceded the final move from Oakland.
2022-01-15
Wild Card: Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals
- 17TradeMarch 18, 2022
March 18, 2022
The trade that reunited Davante Adams and Derek Carr
The Raiders wanted an elite receiver for Derek Carr; Green Bay faced a contract impasse with its franchise-tagged star.
To LV
To GB20221STround asset20222NDround assetDavante Adams to Las VegasLV receives Davante AdamsGB receives 2022 1st-round pick · No. 22, 2022 2nd-round pick · No. 533 original assets · 1 outcomes tracedOpen trade → Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core