• 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