Rams, Raiders & Chargers File For LA Relocation Permits

One thing is certain, in 2016 LA will have one – possibly two – NFL teams very soon. On the first day that relocation applications could be filed, the St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders have all officially made their intentions known.

According to the NFL’s statement on the filings, each proposal contained the “appropriate documentation in support of its application, as required by the NFL Policy and Procedures for Proposed Franchise Relocations” and is intended to be effective for the 2016 NFL season.

Details from the Rams, Raiders and Chargers statements via ESPN:

Chargers:

“It was very difficult to come to this decision,” Spanos said. “It’s been 14 years that we’ve been working very hard to try and get something done here. We’ve had nine different proposals that we’ve made, and all of them were basically rejected by the city.

“Over 25 percent of our business comes from Riverside County, Orange County and the Los Angeles County area. Another team or teams going in there would have a huge impact on that. I think that is what really was the catalyst that got this whole thing going because when the Rams decided to make their move there, this was a move to protect our business more than anything, so we find ourselves where we do right now.”

Rams:

“The St. Louis Rams informed the National Football League today that the Rams propose to relocate to the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The relocation would be effective for the 2016 NFL League Year.”

Raiders

“In accordance with the relocation policies, the Oakland Raiders submitted a relocation package to the NFL. The matter is now in the hands of the NFL’s owners. An owners’ meeting is scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, on January 12 and 13, 2016.”

The owners will review the applications during their meetings January 12th and 13th. The league requires 24 votes out of the leagues 32 teams.

stadium rendering via LA Times