Las Vegas stuns the NFL by rejecting Elon Musk’s $500 million offer, and the fallout is already getting loud. DH

In an unexpected and groundbreaking move, the Las Vegas Raiders have rejected a $500 million investment proposal from billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, leaving the sports world reeling. The decision, made public late Thursday, has set off a nationwide debate on the role of money in professional sports and the importance of preserving team culture and legacy.

The Proposal That Stunned the NFL

Musk’s offer, which would have injected half a billion dollars into the Raiders’ operations, promised to revolutionize the franchise with cutting-edge technology, including

AI-driven analytics, advanced stadium experiences, and futuristic player recovery systems. His plan sought to turn the Raiders into a technological juggernaut and help them dominate the NFL for years to come.

However, despite the size of the offer, Raiders owner Mark Davis and the team’s leadership rejected the proposal outright, emphasizing their commitment to the Raiders’ historic identity and their loyal fanbase.

“We will NOT NEVER be bought by billionaires like you,” Davis said in a statement. “The Las Vegas Raiders are not for sale. We stand with our fans, our community, and the Raider Nation. Our team was built on tradition, pride, and resilience — not on the whims of a billionaire trying to reshape who we are.”

The statement quickly went viral, with fans and analysts alike praising the Raiders for staying true to their roots and resisting the growing trend of corporate influence in professional sports.

A Clash of Philosophies

While Musk’s proposal was visionary in nature, involving futuristic advancements and a massive upgrade to the team’s infrastructure, it was also at odds with the Raiders’ culture. The team has long prided itself on its rebellious, independent spirit — a legacy forged by Al Davis and carried forward by Mark Davis. For the Raiders, staying true to that spirit meant rejecting any external pressure to modernize at the expense of their core values.

“We’ve always been about loyalty to our fans and our city,” said a Raiders insider. “This decision wasn’t about the money. It was about preserving what the Raiders stand for — a team that’s proud of its roots, its history, and its culture.”

Fans and Community Show Unwavering Support

The reaction in Las Vegas was immediate and passionate. Fans took to social media with messages of support, using hashtags like #RaiderNationNotForSale, #RaiderPride

, and #StayTrueToTheRaiders. Many expressed admiration for the team’s commitment to its legacy, applauding Davis for standing firm in the face of corporate pressure.

Local officials also weighed in, with Las Vegas Mayor

Carolyn Goodman applauding the Raiders for their steadfast refusal to sell out.

“The Raiders have always been about family, unity, and the spirit of Las Vegas,” Goodman said. “Their decision to stay true to their identity is something we can all be proud of.”

As the conversation about corporate influence in sports continues to grow, the Las Vegas Raiders have drawn a clear line in the sand. Their message to the NFL is clear:

The Raiders are not for sale, and their commitment to tradition and their fans will never be compromised by the pursuit of profit.

Steelers Make Final Call on QB Will Howard for Week 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be activating rookie quarterback Will Howard soon. But it won’t be before the Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Steelers left Howard, who was questionable to play Sunday, on injured reserve when the team announced its inactive list for Week 10. Mike Tomlin’s club made the same decision with defensive back Cory Trice Jr., who was also questionable ahead of the Chargers showdown.

Pittsburgh must activate Howard and Trice from IR before either can return to play in a game.

The decision not to active either players isn’t super surprising. But the Steelers have an open roster spot, which left open the possibility of Howard or Trice returning before Sunday’s contest.

For Week 10, the Steelers included guard Isaac Seumalo, wide receiver Scotty Miller, safety Jabrill Peppers, linebacker Cole Holcomb, defensive tackle Brodric Martin and defensive lineman Logan Lee on their inactive list.

The Chargers will host the Steelers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff will occur at 8:20 pm ET.

Steelers Must Activate QB Will Howard Soon

The rookie signal-caller hasn’t appeared in a game with the Steelers, even dating back to the preseason. Howard suffered a right hand injury early in August and didn’t play in the exhibition campaign.

The quarterback then began the season on IR. Howard, though, returned to practice on October 22.

That move began Howard’s 21-day practice window to return from IR. If the Steelers don’t activate Howard by November 12, he will finish the season on injured reserve.

Howard fully practiced ahead of Week 10. That appeared to leave open the possibility that the quarterback would be back for the Chargers matchup. But the Steelers seem content to wait a few more days to potentially move the signal-caller off IR.

When Howard returns (assuming he does), he will be sit at No. 3 on the Steelers’ QB depth chart. Mason Rudolph is currently Pittsburgh’s backup for Aaron Rodgers.

Steelers Missing 4 Players in Week 10

The Steelers didn’t have any questionable players not on injured reserve for Week 10. The active players the team has on the injury report either became full-go or were ruled out Friday.

In that group, the team ruled out four players, all of whom were on Pittsburgh’s inactive list — Seumalo, Miller, Peppers and Holcomb.

Seumalo is the most significant loss. Without the starting left guard, the Steelers will start Spencer Anderson, who usually serves as a sixth offensive lineman in the jumbo package.

It will be interesting to see if offensive coordinator Arthur Smith still utilizes the jumbo package versus the Chargers. The formation has been very effective for the Steelers ground attack, but with Anderson already in the starting lineup, the team would have to deploy its No. 7 lineman in such formations Sunday night.

Without Peppers, the Steelers will likely again lean on Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger at safety. But unlike last week, the defense will also have veteran safety Chuck Clark available.

Seumalo is nursing a pectoral injury while Peppers has a quad issue.

Miller is dealing with a finger ailment. Wide receivers Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek and Ke’Shawn Williams will provide depth behind D.K. Metcalf and Calvin Austin III without Miller.

At linebacker, Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson, who are coming off big performances last week, could play more with Holcomb sidelined due to an illness.