Today preparation for the 2019 season officially ramped up. The Raiders began mandatory minicamp practices. Prior to this, all practices were voluntary, so while absences were sometimes noteworthy, attendance was not required. Gruden said all players were at the facility, though there were eight players not practicing Tuesday.
Players not on the field today were:
LB Koa Farmer
For minicamps, it’s the last preparation before the long offseason. It’s supposed to mimic training camp, so you’d like to have as many guys out there as possible. And as we know, injuries in minicamp can linger into training camp.