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#3 - Baltimore Colts
The Baltimore Colts' move to Indianapolis is one of the most bizarre relocation stories in NFL history. The ownership group, including Robert and Jim Irsay, negotiated the deal in secret. They apparently never let anyone know about it until after it was done, including the NFL league office.
The Colts literally moved their entire franchise in the middle of the night in 1984, abandoning Baltimore to accept a discreet offer in Indianapolis. The move broke several NFL rules and protocols, but the league office decided not to dispute the move in federal court. This allowed the sneaky move to Indianapolis stand, where the Colts have remained ever since.
#4 - Oakland Raiders
The late Al Davis is one of the most controversial owners in sports history. He took it upon himself to move the Raiders from their home in Oakland to the city of Los Angeles in 1982. This was despite the NFL denying his request to do so. Davis and former commissioner Pete Rozelle were locked in a legal battle for many years, which Davis eventually won.
The Raiders remained in Los Angeles until 1995 before moving back to Oakland again. In 2020 they became the first franchise ever to leave their original home city twice. They relocated again and became the Las Vegas Raiders. Al Davis' son Mark Davis made the move happen this time around.
#5 - San Diego Chargers
The Chargers franchise was founded in 1960 in Los Angeles, technically making it their original home. But they only stayed there for one year. San Diego was much more their home, and they spent 55 seasons as the only major professional sports team in the city.
Despite their deep roots in San Diego, the Chargers relocated to Los Angeles in 2017. This was after failing to secure a deal with the city for a new stadium in San Diego. They now share the SoFi Stadium with the Los Angeles Rams.
