Las Vegas Raiders players AJ Cole and Jakob Johnson spent their lone day off during this week engaging with veterans and members of the Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League at one of their practices this week to encourage and provide advice as the team prepares for their upcoming regional tournament in Buffalo, NY.
The Raiders teamed with the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League to inspire and promote inclusion for individuals with diverse abilities. This event included 30 guests and was held at the Dula Community Center in Las Vegas.
The USA Wheelchair Football League was founded in 2020, and has helped athletes and coaches, including veterans, get in the game. This league is the first of its kind for adults with disabilities to reach their highest potential through a competitive, fast-paced, team sport.
There are four regional tournaments for the USA Wheelchair Football League, teams must compete in two of the tournaments to be able to qualify for the post-season tournament. The Las Vegas team competed in the Chicago tournament back in August and are looking forward to head to Buffalo this weekend.
The Las Vegas Raiders joined veterans and members of the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League during their practice to provide advice and encouragement to help them prepare for their upcoming regional tournament in Buffalo.
The City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League inaugural team roster at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League members during practice at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League Head Coach Bob Murray speaks to his team during practice at Dula Community Center.
City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League Head Coach Bob Murray speaks to his team during practice at Dula Community Center.
City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League Head Coach Bob Murray speaks to his team during practice at Dula Community Center.
City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League Head Coach Bob Murray speaks to his team during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) speaks to the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) speaks to the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and fullback Jakob Johnson (45) speak to the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) and punter AJ Cole (6) speak to the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) and punter AJ Cole (6) pose for a photo with the City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during practice at Dula Community Center.
A City of Las Vegas Wheelchair Football League member during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) leads a huddle during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) leads a huddle during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) leads a huddle during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) leads a huddle during practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) signs autographs after practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) signs autographs after practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) signs autographs after practice at Dula Community Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) signs autographs after practice at Dula Community Center.
