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Raiders President Calls on NFL to Investigate Alleged Misreporting of Bears’ Injuries

Las Vegas — Following their game against the Chicago Bears, the Las Vegas Raiders issued a firm stance on the transparency of pregame injury disclosures. The team’s president stated: “They had players unexpectedly take the field that we didn’t know about in advance, and this can lead to severe financial and competitive consequences. I have asked the NFL to investigate and scrutinize this to prevent it from happening.”

According to the Raiders, inconsistencies in the Bears’ public injury information directly affected tactical preparation—from personnel groupings and blitz packages to coverage assignments. The club argues that last-minute changes, if not updated in line with established procedures, can create an unfair advantage and distort competitive outcomes.

The Raiders also emphasized betting integrity. They contend that a transparent wagering ecosystem depends on consistent, public injury information; any gaps can shift betting lines and influence behavior, thereby undermining the league’s credibility.

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Procedurally, the Raiders say they have filed a formal request with the NFL, asking the league to review weeklong practice-participation logs, the pregame Game Status Report, the inactives list, and the flow of information to broadcast and media partners. The organization adds that it is prepared to cooperate fully, providing documentation and timelines as needed.

The Chicago Bears, through a spokesperson, maintain that the club complied fully with the NFL’s injury-reporting policy, that all updates were timely and in the proper format, and declined to comment further while awaiting any next steps from the league.

Under current league rules, the NFL requires clubs to disclose injury information fully, accurately, and promptly to protect the integrity of competition. If violations are found, the league may impose penalties ranging from fines and personal discipline to competitive sanctions. The parties involved are expected to align timelines and reinforce reporting procedures to uphold transparency standards.

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