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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 […]

Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby was expecting something a little bit higher entering his second season in the NFL from EA Sports flagship video-game series Madden 21. Crosby, 22, called his 77 overall rating in the next release of the football franchise “garbage.” Per Levi Damien in Raiders Wire: “I’m not happy at […]

Jon Gruden’s first two seasons back with the Las Vegas Raiders franchise haven’t exactly gone to plan. After a disastrous 2018, Gruden’s team did improve last year ending at seven wins and nine losses. Led by some rebounding veterans, a relatively unknown tight end, and an outstanding rookie running back, the Raiders did look much […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looming to add another explosive target in their offensive arsenal. The team selected former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The said pick was a surprise to many and shattered many mock drafts as […]

With a few moves to and from different cities throughout their time in the league, the Las Vegas Raiders have been quite on an NFL journey. But make no mistake about it, the Raiders are still one of the strongest contenders coming out of the West Division of the AFC even if they’ve had to […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis expressed disappointment in the NFL’s current plans to share revenue based on stadium attendance over the weekend. Davis, who became the recently relocated franchise’s principal owner following the passing of NFL legend Al Davis in 2011, shared how the varied state ordinances on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 […]

Mark Davis and the Raiders are preparing for their inaugural season in Las Vegas, though it is unknown whether fans will even be able to attend games. One thing is for sure: Raiders owner Mark Davis will not attend home games if fans are not in the seats. Davis told Vic Tafur of The Athletic […]

Teams around the NFL are beginning to unveil their plans for fans to attend their games during the 2020 season. While most teams are prepared to reduce or avoid having fans attend games, the Las Vegas Raiders are not among the teams that are set to reduce their stadium capacity. Plenty of teams have notified […]

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have been in talks about a contract negotiation for quite some time now. However, lately it feels like things have stalled out and might even be getting a little bit heated. This even led to the quarterback’s brother tweeting out about disliking the Cowboys. He hinted that he […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a tremendous rookie season, and he is being rewarded for his efforts with his ratings in Madden 21. As a matter of fact, Jacobs has just one halfback ahead of him in the break-tackle rating, and that player is Cleveland Browns star, Nick Chubb. Good luck tackling […]

The defending Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs still reign supreme in the AFC West division. But not if the Las Vegas Raiders have anything to say about it. Well, that’s according to defensive end Maxx Crosby that is. Heading into the upcoming season with the Raiders, the sophomore is motivated to step up […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are still the clear-cut favorites to dominate not just the AFC West, but the whole league. However, among all the teams competing in their division, the Denver Broncos may pose the biggest threat to the reigning Super Bowl champions. Here’s why: With the recent signing of Patrick Mahomes’ lucrative contract extension, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up to make the move to their new stadium in 2020. And they want to ensure they remember the legends in the team’s past. While the team continues to prepare to relocate to Las Vegas, an ‘Al Davis Way’ street sign has shown up nearby Allegiant Stadium. Davis, who […]

As the 2020 NFL season draws closer, there is more and more uncertainty about how things will be played. With training camp right around the corner, the league and players still haven’t released exactly what procedures need to be in place. Despite that, the Las Vegas Raiders have to prepare for the start of a […]

The Raiders are one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, and the team has had a history of signing big-name players, often past their primes. Here are five stars you may have forgotten donned the silver and black. 5. Randy Moss, 2005-2006 One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, Moss spent seven incredibly […]

Despite the recent relocation of the Raiders franchise, the majority of their rich history was achieved over in Oakland and Los Angeles insofar. The team is one of the most iconic in the whole NFL, with their players just as legendary. As the Raiders open a new chapter in Las Vegas this upcoming season, it […]