Training camp opened in Santa Cruz for rookies and other newcomers to the team. Two players, defensive back Hank Rivera and defensive end Dan Birdwell were excused from camp while they prepared for the College All-Star Game and were expected to report on August 4. Veterans were to report on the 19th.
The coaches moved Bob Coolbaugh from wide receiver to tight end.
Halfback Tony Teresa was trying to make a comeback from back surgery and asked to be put on waivers because he wouldn’t sign the medical release the team required in order to clear him to play.
Rookie free agent wide receiver Joe Borich checked into his room in Santa Cruz but left town again without notifying the team.
Former Raiders receiver Al Hoisington was re-signed on or before this date.
The team’s trade of tight end Doug Asad to the Bills for ex-Raiders tackle John Dittrich was voided after Asad announced his retirement from pro football because of back problems.
The team signed free agent rookie Stephen F. Austin fullback James Nixon.
Defensive back Leon Akins did not report to training camp.
Rookie wide receiver Dobie Craig turned up at camp with a pulled muscle suffered in a workout back home in Texas.