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Ronnie Lott, Rodney Peete hoping to keep Raiders in Oakland

A former 49ers legend and Hall of Famer could end up being a key figure in keeping the Raiders in Oakland.

Ronnie Lott, along with former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, are leading a group investors in negotiations with city officials, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

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The group is described as predominantly African-American and includes Fannie Mae Chairman Egbert Perry, along with Lott and Peete.

Lott played with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991-92 after spending the first 10 seasons of his career across the bay in San Francisco.