Oakland Raiders 'Officially File Paperwork' to Move to Vegas

The Raiders have officially filed their paperwork to move the team from Oakland to Las Vegas ... the NFL has confirmed.

So, what does it mean? The move will go to a vote of NFL owners -- and the team needs at least 24 affirmative votes to make it happen. The vote is expected to go down in March.

Don't expect a Chargers-style lightning move -- the Raiders would likely play the next two seasons in Oakland -- before relocating for the 2020 season.