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Many football fans were taken aback when the Las Vegas Raiders opted to take former Alabama Crimson Tide Henry Ruggs III. By being selected with the 12th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the speedster became the first wide receiver to come off the boards in a loaded draft class. Ruggs’ performance in training camps […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made an attempt to sign free agent linebacker Mychal Kendricks this week but were not able to close the deal, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Las Vegas Raiders attempted to sign LB Mychal Kendricks this week but plans fell through when sides couldn’t agree to terms, per source. Kendricks, 30, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Marcus Mariota this offseason to give them a reliable backup to Derek Carr. However, that isn’t keeping Jon Gruden from being excited to see Mariota go to work at the beginning of training camp. After practice on Friday, Gruden called Mariota a “dazzling playmaker,” per The Athletic’s Vic Tafur. Marcus […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to secure some heavy firepower in the form of wide receiver Henry Ruggs. It appears even tight end Darren Waller is impressed with the burst he has seen from the rookie. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Waller came up with quite the simile to describe Ruggs’ speed. Darren […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were selected as the team to be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks in 2019. As this year’s installment featuring the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers begins, Tyrell Williams sounded off on the ‘distraction’ of Hard Knocks last season. “Last year, going through it, it didn’t feel like a big […]

Las Vegas Raiders rising star Josh Jacobs wants to be legendary. The Raiders unearthed a gem in their 2019 draft pick, as Jacobs surpassed all expectations in his rookie year. Initially passed on before being picked by the Raiders at No.24, Jacobs immediately proved that he’s one of the biggest snubs in last year’s draft. […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams’ first year with the team did not quite go as planned. Williams played in 14 games, but he was hampered by a lingering plantar fasciitis issue which limited his capabilities and explosiveness. Despite the injury, Williams still managed 15.5 yards per reception to go along with six touchdowns […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed defensive lineman Datone Jones, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The #Raiders are signing veteran DL and former first-round pick Datone Jones, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 12, 2020 Jones did not play a regular season game in 2019. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (then-Oakland) selected running back Josh Jacobs in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft (24th overall). It is safe to say that Jacobs made them look pretty smart with that pick. In his rookie season, Jacobs appeared in 13 games, rushing for 1,150 yards (eighth in the NFL) and seven […]

Two seasons are already in the books for the second stint of returning Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. With him patrolling the sidelines and quarterback Derek Carr playing under center, the team is expected to reach new heights moving forward. An upward trajectory is looking to continue for the Raiders as they have […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been going through some changes this offseason. For starters, they’ve moved out of Oakland and also beefed up their QB spot by signing Marcus Mariota in March to compete with Derek Carr. However, with Carr being a mainstay for the Raiders’ offensive line since 2014, it seems as though nothing […]

The Las Vegas Raiders (at the time the Oakland Raiders) selected running back Josh Jacobs with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Many expected him to make an immediate impact, but most probably did not think he would become a superstar right away. That’s exactly what happened though. Despite […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a shiny, new target for quarterback Derek Carr to throw to in future Hall of Famer Jason Witten. He is uniquely experienced to discuss Carr, since Witten has already had a taste of retirement and worked as an analyst on Monday Night Football. With that experience in mind, Witten spoke […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was not shy about calling out all the backlash he received this offseason following an underwhelming 2019 campaign. It seems the local media is not here for his complaints. Raiders radio analyst Lincoln Kennedy said during an appearance on CBS Sports Radio that the time has come for Carr […]

The NFL is strongly considering using virtual fans in stadiums for game days this season, a source told ESPN. The league used virtual fans for its draft in April and is exploring deploying the technology to compensate for the lack of real fans in attendance at stadiums throughout the 2020 season. The NBA has been […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made Henry Ruggs the first wide receiver selected in the 2020 NFL Draft with the No. 12 pick in the first round. Nearly fourth months after adding Ruggs, Raiders owner Mark Davis spoke out on how badly he wanted to draft Ruggs. “He was,” the Las Vegas Raiders’ owner said of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Jeremy Hill on Monday. Just two days later, Hill has been released. Las Vegas cut Hill on Wednesday after activating Devontae Booker from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Devontae Booker was activated off the COVID list yesterday — Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are not playing games. Well, sort of. Raiders assistant Rich Bisaccia played a role tricking the players into believing head coach Jon Gruden had contracted COVID-19, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. However, the “prank” was supposedly meant to illustrate the seriousness of the issue and how players must hold themselves […]

The NFL recently saw several players opt-out of playing football heading into the upcoming season. Most of the players cited health and safety concerns for fear of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, the list didn’t include any quarterback thus far and Las Vegas starting gunslinger Derek Carr never planned on being the first. The three-time […]

It has been a wild 24 hours for PJ Hall and the Las Vegas Raiders. First, it was reported that the 25-year-old defensive tackle would be released by the Raiders. Then, news broke of a potential trade for Hall that would send the two-year veteran to the Minnesota Vikings. On Tuesday, the plot continued to […]

There are no two ways about—in order to be a successful football player at the highest levels, one must be uber intelligent. Former Kentucky Wildcats standout and current Las Vegas Raiders rookie offensive weapon Lynn Bowdwen Jr. is the perfect example of such a notion as the first-year player most recently put his entire skill […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 89 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 89 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 89 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

Derek Carr is entering a pivotal season of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders and he’ll be sporting some new attire in 2020. According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Carr will honor Kobe Bryant by wearing an arm sleeve this season. Derek Carr will wear an arm sleeve to honor Kobe Bryant. “Watched every […]

After a lengthy stint as a member of the heralded Dallas Cowboys, longtime NFL tight end Jason Witten is now officially a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. With such a move becoming officially official this week, the new-look Raiders have now released the first look at Witten in the famed silver and black. Coming […]

There were reports that the Las Vegas Raiders could be releasing PJ Hall, but it appears they have other plans for him. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Las Vegas has backtracked and is trading Hall to the Minnesota Vikings. The #Raiders, who informed #Raiders 2nd round DT PJ Hall he was being released […]

Running back Jeremy Hill is officially a member of the Las Vegas Raiders after it has been rumored that he was close to inking a deal with the team. While the Raiders haven’t announced it yet, Hill confirmed the big news via Twitter. https://twitter.com/JeremyHill33/status/1289930097785331713 The last time fans saw Jeremy Hill was in 2018 when […]

Slowly but surely, the Las Vegas Raiders are filling up the holes in their offensive and defensive rotations. The latest piece to the Raiders’ puzzle was rookie wideout Henry Ruggs III. He now joins sophomore running back Josh Jacobs in their journey of bringing the team back to relevance. According to a recent article posted […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are seemingly looking to add another running back to the roster and they have apparently found their guy. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Las Vegas is expected to sign free-agent Jeremy Hill. The #Raiders hosted free agent RB Jeremy Hill today and plan to sign him a contract, source […]

When Marcus Mariota was taken with the second overall pick of the NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans back in 2015, the expectation was that he would become a franchise quarterback. That did not happen. Mariota started four-and-a-half years in Tennessee before finally being displaced by Ryan Tannehill midway through 2019, and the Titans elected […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruggs III is considered one of the best prospects in this year’s rookie class, and could be a great receiver almost immediately. However, he is currently dealing with a leg injury. According to Scott Bair […]

The 2020 NFL season will be a test for everybody involved, but for Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, the persistent presence of COVID-19 is truly another dimension causing stress on himself and the team. Per Vic Tafur in The Athletic on the coach of the Raiders: “Hopefully, we can beat the virus. The […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is pleased that he was included in the league’s Top 100 players list after a stellar rookie campaign. The NFL recently released its Top 100 players where Jacobs was ranked 72nd. In just 13 games, Jacobs raked in over 1,150 yards and  seven touchdowns before a shoulder injury […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected cornerback Damon Arnette out of Ohio State in the first round (19th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. On Saturday, they finally signed him to his rookie contract. And Arnette took to social media to send a message to the fans. Arnette posted the video on his Instagram story, but […]

It was not long ago that many people considered Martavis Bryant one of the most exciting young wide receivers in the NFL. His potential was simply through the roof. However, he had some issues as well. And those issues ended with Bryant being suspended indefinitely from the NFL. Now it appears teams are showing interest […]

The Las Vegas Raiders, to the surprise of many, decided to take Damon Arnette in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Ahead of his first year with the Raiders, Arnette has inked his rookie deal on Saturday, according to the team’s official Twitter account. We have signed CB Damon Arnette. More » https://t.co/LdZbUpjAoY […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason revamping their roster amid the relocation and the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Defensive end Maxx Crosby is confident that they will be able to reap the fruits of their labor in the 2020 NFL season. The Raiders made a number of […]

Las Vegas owner Mark Davis was not too thrilled when the Chargers were picked over his Raiders to move to Los Angeles. In an interview with The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Davis mentioned he was upset over the decision, at least for a little bit. “I have lost games before. That’s how I live my life […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are a franchise rooted in grit and toughness. Al Davis’ “Just Win, Baby” slogan might as well have been “win at all costs.” One look at the Raiders’ franchise index will show pretty consistent themes: the team’s past success is due in part to excellence in the trenches. From Gene Upshaw […]

Newly drafted wide receiver Henry Ruggs III reminds Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis of another Raider legend that’s known for his speed. After showing the world his relentless speed in his collegiate career as well as in the 2020 NFL Combine, the 65-year old owner is getting flashbacks of three-time Super Bowl Champion and […]