As the 2024 NFL season approaches, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens set to kick things off on Thursday, and the Las Vegas Raiders slated to begin their season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the Raiders have a few final preparations to complete before their opening game.
At the top of the Raiders’ preseason checklist was determining their starting quarterback. They have successfully addressed this by naming Gardner Minshew as their starter. The next priority was finalizing the 53-man roster for the season, which has also been accomplished.
While these tasks were crucial, there are a few additional, albeit less critical, details that the Raiders have been working on. One such detail is the announcement of the team’s captains for the upcoming season. This will be a significant moment, as it will designate the players who will wear the coveted captain’s “C” on their jerseys.
Antonio Pierce will name the team captains for the Raiders later this week:
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The announcement of the captains is expected to be made later this week, before the Raiders take the field against the Chargers. While the specific names of the captains have not been confirmed yet, there are some strong candidates who are likely to be chosen. For instance, Maxx Crosby, a key defensive player, and Davante Adams, a standout wide receiver, are expected to be among those named as captains. Additionally, Gardner Minshew, the newly appointed quarterback, is another likely candidate for a captaincy role, as it is common for quarterbacks to hold this position of leadership.
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Overall, the Raiders are in the final stages of their pre-season preparations and are gearing up for a critical matchup against the Chargers. The captaincy announcement will add another layer of anticipation as the team prepares to start the new season with renewed focus and leadership.
