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April 20, 2024

Roger Goodell says ‘ideal scenario’ would be to keep Raiders, Chargers in place

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In this Dec. 2, 2015, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holds a press conference after the NFL owners meeting in Irving, Texas. A federal appeals court has upheld an estimated $1 billion plan by the NFL to settle thousands of concussion lawsuits filed by former players, potentially ending a troubled chapter in league history.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The San Diego Chargers may join the Rams in Los Angeles and the Oakland Raiders could relocate to Las Vegas, but the "ideal scenario" would be for both of those franchises to remain put, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rams' new stadium on Thursday.

"If we get our issues resolved in San Diego, and our issues resolved in Oakland, I think that's the ideal solution, frankly," Goodell said. "I think that's what we would all like to see happen. But there's a lot that has to get done in those two communities to get there."

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