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The offseason is winding down as the 2025 NFL Draft is in the rear-view mirror and free agency, for the most part, is over. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders' rookies hit the field for practice last weekend, and the veterans will join them soon as OTAs begin on Monday. That means training camp is just around the corner and will be here before you know it!
We also had some other significant news last weekend as the Raiders' All-Time passing leader, Derek Carr, announced he's retiring after suffering a shoulder injury last season, and the 2025 NFL Schedule is out. So, we have plenty to talk about for this week's mailbag.
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