While no games have been played since the Super Bowl in early February, the NFL seems to always be in season.
From the draft combine to free agency, there's been plenty of news from the league in recent months. Coming soon is the release of the schedule, then the big event of the spring: the NFL draft.
The Raiders, who went 6-10 last season, are expected to seek defensive help, according to several draft analysts. The first round kicks off April 26 at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium.
Oakland has the 10th overall pick. Here's a look at who the Raiders could select.