Raiders begin minicamp with helmet shield for players

The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their mandatory minicamp in Inglewood, CA, with players fully uniformed and wearing the team’s shield logo on their helmets. Head coach Klint Kubiak emphasized that players earned this right through their efforts in previous sessions., linebacker Nakobe Dean was absent for personal reasons, while rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy is sidelined with a knee injury. Despite these absences, most of the team participated in the opening session as they gear up for the upcoming season, with star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby continuing his recovery from knee surgery. The minicamp allows players to solidify their roles as training camp approaches next month.

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