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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey exited after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Panthers’ RB Christian McCaffrey is questionable to return with an ankle injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2020 McCaffrey had a successful game leading into the remaining minutes of the fourth quarter as […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to build off of their momentum from Week 1. In that game, they defeated the Carolina Panthers 34-30. Oddly enough, they have another NFC South opponent in Week 2. This time though, it is a slightly tougher task, with the 1-0 New Orleans Saints coming to town for Monday […]

When the New Orleans Saints take the field on Monday Night Football versus the Las Vegas Raiders, they’ll be without Drew Brees’ favorite target. Despite his efforts to play on Monday, Michael Thomas has officially been ruled out for Week 2, per ESPN’s Field Yates. Michael Thomas is OUT for Monday night vs. the Raiders. […]

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Raiders’ imposing new arena, Allegiant Stadium, and thought that it resembled a weapon and battle station from cinema’s most famous space opera, then you’re not alone.  Raiders owner Mark Davis himself revealed that Allegiant Stadium has been nicknamed the Death Star in a speech introducing the arena. And despite what […]

Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr played like a Pro Bowler in Week 1, throwing for 239 yards and a touchdown on 22-for-30 passing in the team’s 34-30 win over the Carolina Panthers. He was efficient, responsible with the ball, and accurate. Plus, he spread the ball to nine different Raiders pass-catchers. The Panthers are […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 101 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 101 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 101 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan dive into their predictions for Week 2 […]

One of the games of the weekend took place in Carolina with the Panthers hosting the Las Vegas Raiders. The first game for the Raiders in Sin City was a success. They picked up a 34-30 victory to remain undefeated heading into their home opener. The Raiders squandered a lead in the fourth quarter but […]

Jon Gruden is entering his third season as the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach. His first season at the helm saw them go just 4-12. However, last year saw a big jump, with the Raiders finishing 7-9. There were clear improvements made. And with that, many are expecting more improvements made this year and another […]

The Raiders remain to be one of the most recognizable and iconic franchises in the league today. They are looking to open a new chapter in their history books with a relocation to Las Vegas heading into the 2020 NFL season. It is only apt to take a look back on the success they have […]

The San Francisco 49ers have unveiled a new slogan ahead of the 2020 season, and it emphasizes the storied franchise’s connection to the Bay Area. For the first season since 1994, the 49ers will be the only football team located in Northern California after the Raiders relocated from Oakland to Las Vegas following the 2019 […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr caught his fair share of flak for the team’s disappointing 2019 campaign. He was not shy about firing back all the criticisms regarding his status as a franchise cornerstone throughout the offseason. Carr further elaborated on how his approach has changed going into the 2020 NFL season during an […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the more intriguing teams in the entire NFL. They have an interesting roster that is made up of young and exciting players, as well as experienced and savvy veteran players. Exciting and interesting rosters do not always equal up to success though. And success is not something Las […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had plans to use Lynn Bowden Jr. as a running back in his rookie season with the team. Those plans have since faded as Bowden has been traded to the Miami Dolphins, along with a sixth-round pick, for a fourth-round pick, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: The #Raiders are trading […]

Fewer than five months after being signed to a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, safety Damarious Randall finds himself without a team. The Raiders are releasing the five-year veteran ahead of the 2020 season, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The Raiders will owe the 28-year-old $1.5 million as part of his guaranteed base […]

In a surprising turn of events, the New England Patriots have elected to waive veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu with just a few weeks remaining ahead of the upcoming 2020 campaign. With the former Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons standout struggling during his brief stay in New England, most of which can be attributed to […]

According to a Wednesday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Las Vegas Raiders have received some less than stellar news regarding rookie cornerback Damon Arnette. Rapoport has learned that the 2020 first-round pick has suffered a fractured thumb, a setback that will require a soft cast. Although currently in a soft cast […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have high hopes for their revamped receiving corps heading into the 2020 NFL season. Unfortunately, they have suffered a setback with wide receiver Tyrell Williams. Williams was reportedly prepared to play through the year for the Raiders with a torn labrum in his shoulder. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, he will […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafalo. The #Raiders have released CB Prince Amukamara, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2020 Amukamara, 31, was released by the Chicago Bears in February after three seasons with the franchise. He […]

Coaches and players around the NFL have spoken out on the racial injustices that continue to take place in America. With that said, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden gave some powerful advice to players in their fight against social injustices. “There’s a lot of hatred out there. It really concerns me and I […]

With the exception of 2018 (when he was in the Monday Night Football booth), Jason Witten has occupied the top spot on the Dallas Cowboys’ tight end depth chart for the last 17 years. Now, though, with the future Hall of Famer playing for thee Las Vegas Raiders, the Cowboys will be relying on Blake […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are amped about their new-look wide receiver room, but they may have taken a slight hit on Monday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder and will attempt to play through it. #Raiders WR Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his […]

Henry Ruggs is projected to be an immediate contributor for the Las Vegas Raiders as a rookie and they have lofty expectations for him moving forward. Ahead of his first year with the Raiders, Ruggs is expected to see a similar role that Las Vegas had in mind for Antonio Brown last season, per Bleacher […]

According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN on Twitter, the Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran free agent running back Theo Riddick. Former Lions RB Theo Riddick is signing 1-year deal with the Raiders, per a source. — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 23, 2020 Demovsky tells us that it is a one-year-deal, but does not specify […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly interested in signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports. Robinsons reported that there are three teams currently trying to sign Clowney before the season starts, and one of those teams is Raiders. Here’s what he wrote: “The Tennessee Titans’ interest is there, but not […]

In his speech to his players unveiling their new arena, the Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis made an interesting Star Wars reference. “Greetings,” Mark Davis started his speech on Friday. “Welcome to the Death Star, where our opponent’s dreams come to die. My father always said that the greatness of the Raiders […]

The Las Vegas Raiders selected cornerback Damon Arnette with the 19th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, and it appears he already has a new fan. NFL legend and former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson took to Twitter to praise the rookie defensive back. I’m not sure who number 20 is for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are now among the teams in the NFL that have zero players on the COVID-19 reserve list. Just a day after activating Maxx Crosby from the COVID-19 list, the Raiders activated running back Rod Smith off of the list. Raiders activate Rod Smith off COVID-19 list, waive Ken Crawley https://t.co/trGgnRVRpw — […]

Former Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Flores has been named as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2021, the Hall of Fame announced. BREAKING: Former @Raiders Coach Tom Flores has been selected as a finalist for the Class of 2021. #PFHOF21 More: https://t.co/6mdxwqfj8O pic.twitter.com/AeIl1xdd2s — Pro Football Hall of Fame […]

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 […]