Goodell: A lot of work to be done before NFL approves Vegas

FILE - In this May 24, 2016, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell answers reporter's questions at an NFL owner's meeting in Charlotte N.C. The NFL says it will spend an additional $100 million to develop new technology and support more medical research into the growing problem of head injuries. Goodell announced the “Play Smart. Play Safe” initiative in an open letter Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File) FILE - In this May 24, 2016, file photo, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell answers reporter's questions at an NFL owner's meeting in Charlotte N.C. The NFL says it will spend an additional $100 million to develop new technology and support more medical research into the growing problem of head injuries. Goodell announced the “Play Smart. Play Safe” initiative in an open letter Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

By Associated Press September 18, 2016 1 min read

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Commissioner Roger Goodell says there is “still a lot of work to be done” before the NFL considers Las Vegas as a possible destination for a franchise.

Goodell spoke before the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, three days after a Nevada oversight committee voted to recommend spending $750 million in public money on an NFL stadium. The project is being discussed to lure the Raiders away from Oakland.

Goodell says it is ultimately up to the owners to decide if Las Vegas is a viable city to host the NFL. He says he is still evaluating whether having a team play in a casino-filled city is a good idea.

As for Oakland, Goodell says “I think there’s a solution, but it takes the community to help identify it.”

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