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Preseason is when players make their case–be it vying for a starting spot, getting a place on the 53-man roster, or whatever the case may be. It also could work the other way. Players who don’t perform up to par in the preseason could watch their playing time slip right from under them. Or, in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Southern California for joint practices ahead of their week 2 preseason contest with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night, and a fight broke out between the squads to the dismay of head coach Josh McDaniels. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby chased down Rams RB Cam Akers and punched […]

Joint practices with other NFL teams during preseason is a time to work together with another unit to help each other improve on certain aspects of their game that need polishing. But apparently Maxx Crosby and Cam Akers did not get that memo, after the two got into fisticuffs during the Las Vegas Raiders and […]

Another preseason fight broke out Wednesday, with the latest one taking place in Los Angeles during joint practices between the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. The fight started when Rams running back Cam Akers was annoyed by Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby after a play was pretty much dead. Akers is believed to […]

NFL training camps are heating up in the dog days of August as teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams hold joint practices ahead of their weekend preseason matchups. The Raiders-Rams joint practice featured more drama than most on Wednesday as two stars, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Rams running back […]

It didn’t take long for Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams to get back on the practice field after last week’s injury scare. Just five days after suffering what looked like it might be a serious leg injury, Davante Adams is expected to be back on the practice field for the Raiders. Adams will take […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been patiently waiting for the on-field debut of the No. 7 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson. It sounds like the wait is about to be over. The Raiders have activated Tyree Wilson off the NFI list and cleared him from injury to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a move on backup tackle Brandon Parker, as they put him on the injured reserve to make room on the roster for wide receiver Isaiah Zuber, according to the team’s official website. Although no specific injury was shared by the Raiders regarding Parker’s designation to the injured list, this […]

The Las Vegas Raiders won their first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers 34-7. While preseason game results don’t really mean anything, preseason performances often can. That’s why some players on the Raiders roster who stepped up in this game could be in line to move up the depth chart, while other players, even like […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has acclimated quickly to his new digs after spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the New England Patriots. The 26-year-old signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Raiders in March, a move he didn’t necessarily expect after four solid seasons with the Patriots. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made major changes to their quarterbacks room this offseason. Longtime starter Derek Carr was released, and Jimmy Garoppolo was brought in to replace him. But some fans are ready to pin their hopes on rookie signal caller Aidan O’Connell instead. O’Connell turned in an efficient performance in leading the Raiders to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had their first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and they won in blowout fashion by the score of 34-7. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels spoke about how the standard that is expected in practice led to the performance in the game. “I think the understand the way […]

The Las Vegas Raiders begin their preseason game action on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, and the Raiders have been busy building their roster the past couple of days. The regular season begins on September 10th for Las Vegas, and there will certainly be more roster news before then. On Friday, Vegas added former […]

It’s safe to say Zamir White definitely isn’t letting Josh Jacobs’ holdout from the Las Vegas Raiders affect his focus as kickoff of the 2023 season dawns. Currently taking first-team snaps in Las Vegas’ backfield, White is ensuring he makes the most of his golden opportunity as the Raiders’ feature back. “Just head down, grinding, […]

A battle between two familiar foes will clash on the gridiron as the San Francisco 49ers travel to Sin City to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. It is time to check out our NFL odds series, where our 49ers-Raiders prediction and pick will be revealed. What a magical time it was in the Bay […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will lean on Davante Adams in 2023 as the team attempts to rebound from their forgettable 2022 campaign. However, they were forced to hold their breath after Adams suffered an injury scare on Friday during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels provided an injury […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was checked by medical staff before slowly heading into locker room with an apparent leg injury, per Cam Inman of The Mercury News and East Bay Times. This potentially concerning news comes during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, in which the All-Pro collided with linebacker […]

Training camp is almost over and Week 1 of the preseason has officially dawned across the NFL, but some of the league’s most marquee players are no closer to joining their teams amid contentious contract disputes. “I don’t get the sense we’re close to a resolution on any of them,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have added to their running back room as star Josh Jacobs’ holdout for a new contract spills into NFL preseason action. The Raiders have signed former Kansas City Chiefs halfback and Super Bowl champion Damien Williams, his agent confirmed on Twitter. “Congrats to Damien Williams on signing with the @Raiders Time […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are itching to get back into the NFL playoffs, especially star defensive end Maxx Crosby. Crosby was asked about his desire to return to the postseason, and he basically stressed that it is all he cares about, via the Raiders YouTube channel. “I want to get back in the playoffs. I […]

The inability of the NFL’s top running backs to sign long-term contracts has been one of the biggest storylines of the last few months. Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is holding out from training camp over frustrations with his contract, and Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade. It’s a situation […]

It should come as no surprise that Jimmy Garoppolo wasn’t thrilled when the San Francisco 49ers traded up to select Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The 49ers had gone all-in on finding Jimmy Garoppolo’s replacement, and he was expected to be San Francisco’s starting quarterback for another […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had their top rookie on the field at all this offseason, but that could be changing soon after Josh McDaniels provided a positive update on Tyree Wilson on Thursday. “Not going to put a timeline on it but…if we keep headed in the right direction, it shouldn’t be too […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo shared his thoughts about his foot injury that caused him to fail his physical after he signed with the team in March and change the terms of his contract. Via the San Francisco Chronicle: “Honestly it was just an unlucky situation,” Garoppolo said. “The one toe (the second toe […]

Henry Ruggs finally got his sentence after months of trials. The former Las Vegas Raiders player had been involved in a fatal car crash that took the lives of a woman and a dog. Charges were filed against him due to manslaughter and driving under the influence. All of that got its resolution after he […]

For the first time after six years, Jimmy Garoppolo will be on the opposite end facing the San Francisco 49ers. He spent the majority of his career with the Niners, but after their separation in the offseason, Garoppolo is now with the Las Vegas Raiders looking for a fresh start. The 49ers and Raiders will […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs is facing serious implications for his fatal DUI that killed a woman and her dog in November of 2021. On Wednesday morning, the 24-year-old was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison, as reported by David Charns of 8News Now. This was part of the plea deal that he […]

As Las Vegas Raiders training camp rolls on, the team’s roster is still in flux. With the first Raiders preseason game looming against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, August 13, head coach Josh McDaniels and his staff have some tough decisions to make. Several players on the bubble could face the ax if they […]

Josh Jacobs is still a no-show at Las Vegas Raiders training camp. His absence could have Raiders fans worried about his shape and readiness for the 2023 NFL season should he eventually return to the team. However, Raiders running back coach Kennedy Polamalu is not concerned about it at all. “He’s a pro,” Polamalu said […]

If former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette receives another shot at playing in the NFL, he will grab it in a heartbeat. If he does, he just might suit up for the Dallas Cowboys. “If I’m blessed enough to get another chance in the NFL, then I’m going to kill that,” Arnette said on […]

Accidents can take such a big emotional, mental, and physical toll on the people involved. This disallows them from functioning well without feeling the creeping tendencies that are with them at all times. Therapy and treatment usually help these NFL players recuperate well and ease these behaviors over time. This is exactly what former Las […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are fresh off a disappointing 2022 season. WR Davante Adams and the team are looking to bounce back during the 2023 campaign. RB Josh Jacobs and Las Vegas uncertain contract situation has led to some frustration, however. Adams recently shared how he’s feeling about the Jacobs-Raiders dilemma, per Bridget Condon of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders training camp is underway, and the team starts its 2023 NFL preseason on Sunday, August 13, against the San Francisco 49ers. As players fight and claw for Raiders roster spots and starting positions, some players are rising to the top while others are struggling. Here are the three key players struggling […]

Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has a long history with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo dating back to their time together in New England, and it seems he knows what he has in the veteran quarterback. With Garoppolo coming off a foot injury and apparently struggling a bit with interceptions in training camp, McDaniels shot down […]

Marcus Peters still has a lot of good football left to play. The veteran cornerback, in fact, has made an immediate impact since signing with the Las Vegas Raiders two weeks ago, leading a ball-hawking secondary in interceptions during training camp. But as his ninth NFL season begins in earnest, Peters seems less concerned with […]

Could Josh Jacobs’ holdout during Las Vegas Raiders training camp lead the running back to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs or Denver Broncos? While it appears to be a highly unlikely scenario, the latest rumors suggest that it’s within the realm of possibility. The Chiefs and Broncos are interested in Josh Jacobs, according to […]

NFL running backs’ collective push for more equitable pay, evidently, hasn’t affected Josh Jacobs’ status with the Las Vegas Raiders. Now over a week into training camp ahead of the 2023 season, contract talks between the All-Pro rusher and his long-time team reportedly remain at a stalemate. “Per a source with knowledge of the situation, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a significant move in the 2023 NFL offseason by signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. This move has sparked excitement among fantasy football enthusiasts. They eagerly anticipate Garoppolo’s performance with his new team in the upcoming season. In this article, we will delve into Garoppolo’s fantasy football outlook for the 2023 NFL […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer had high praise for wide receiver Davante Adams during a Wednesday press conference at Raiders’ training camp. “A 50-50 ball for most receivers is 80-20 for him,” Hoyer said on Wednesday, via a Wednesday tweet from ESPN NFL Nation reporter Paul Gutierrez. Adams, a former second-round pick out of Fresno State, played and […]