What They Are Saying: Social Reactions To The Raiders Relocation Approval

Mar 28, 2017 at 03:24 AM

The Oakland Raiders announced Monday morning that the NFL owners had approved the team's relocation to Las Vegas. After the news broke, a flurry of players, NFL analysts, and even government officials shared their thoughts on the matter via Twitter.

Here are their reactions following the approval:

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— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 27, 2017

Couldn't have said it better so I'll quote tweet it! https://t.co/tuZDNLQy9x
— Khalil Mack (@52Mack_) March 27, 2017

Thank you @derekcarrqb and @52Mack_ 2 great leaders!!continue doing everything possible to bring that championship home! #RaiderNation https://t.co/npgpCvbqfX
— Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) March 27, 2017

The Love here in Oakland is 2nd to none. Let's control what we can control, &That's the love! All The Real Raiders fans will remain ❤🙏🏾#RN
— JustinJelly Ellis (@JeLLy_ThaDON) March 27, 2017

Welcome, @RAIDERS! #HomeMeansNevada
— Governor Sandoval (@GovSandoval) March 27, 2017

Welcome @RAIDERS to the fabulous @CityOfLasVegas! Excited to be part of the @NFL! #JustWinBaby pic.twitter.com/fLtE8WiZDj
— Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) March 27, 2017

It's official. Welcome, Raiders! 🏈🎉💯 #LVRaiders pic.twitter.com/rSWUvCwXF0
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) March 27, 2017

Raiders to Vegas: 31-1 Miami opposed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 27, 2017

It's official: The #Raiders are going to Vegas. They cleared the 24 vote threshold.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 27, 2017

anywhere you go // i'll follow you so. @RAIDERS
— Josephine Skriver (@JosephinSkriver) March 27, 2017

#LasVegasRaiders
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 27, 2017

“I would like to welcome and congratulate Mark Davis & the Oakland Raiders on their relocation to the great city of Las Vegas.” – Bill Foley
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) March 27, 2017

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