NFL owners approved the move of the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas, and they became the third NFL franchise to relocate within the last 14 months.
Videos by FanBuzz
Related: Chargers fan vandalizes team HQ after news of move to Los Angeles
The Rams moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and the Chargers moved to Los Angeles from San Diego. According to ESPN's Darren Rovell, NFL owners will each make about $53 million from relocation fees.
$53 million: Approximate amount each NFL owner will make from Rams, Chargers & Raiders relocation fees.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 27, 2017
The owners approved the Raiders' move to Las Vegas by a vote of 31-1, and only the Miami Dolphins voted against the move.
Raiders to Vegas: 31-1 Miami opposed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 27, 2017
It's no surprise owners approved the relocations since they are making so much extra money off of the moves. The moves might not be good for the fans or players, but they are good for business. Sometimes that's all that matters in the NFL.
