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In his first season with the Las Vegas Raiders, Chandler Jones didn’t necessarily live up to expectation. Not many in Las Vegas did. But as Jones looks to get back on track in year two with the Raiders, the former All-Pro has a simple plan of success. Jones usually produces eye-popping statlines that showcase why […]

Chandler Jones had a roller-coaster debut season with the Las Vegas Raiders last year. The Raiders brought in Jones with the hope that he would add another dimension to their pass rush. Overall, Jones struggled to get much going at the line of scrimmage over the course of the 2022 season. He recorded a mere […]

The 2023 NFL Draft has concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the San Francisco 49ers want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the four best players that the San Francisco 49ers […]

The 2023 NFL Draft concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the Philadelphia Eagles want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the four best players that the Philadelphia Eagles can trade for […]

The 2023 NFL Draft concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the Indianapolis Colts want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the four best players that the Indianapolis Colts can trade for […]

The 2023 NFL Draft concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the Tennessee Titans want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the three best players that the Tennessee Titans can trade for […]

As the NFL Draft moves toward its conclusion, the Las Vegas Raiders are in a mode to consolidate salary and gain more of an opportunity to make changes and additions to its roster. The latest move involves defensive end Chandler Jones, and the team has successfully restructured his contract. Prior to the start of Day […]

It’s always a good idea to stock up on your pass rush. Getting pressure on the quarterback is one of the keys to a good defense. It makes life a whole lot easier for the rest of your defense if you can rattle their offense. The Las Vegas Raiders likely had this in mind during […]

Jon Jones firmly announced his return at UFC 285, quickly dispatching of Ciryl Gane and claiming the heavyweight championship after a three-year hiatus. The fighter’s transgressions will prevent many fans from warmly accepting his re-coronation, but Saturday’s exhibition was a reminder that the name Jones will always be synonymous with combat sports excellence. And that […]

Not that it wasn’t expected, but the Las Vegas Raiders have made official the absence of defensive end Chandler Jones for the remainder of the 2022 NFL regular season by putting him on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The #Raiders have now officially placed DE Chandler Jones and LB Denzel Perryman […]

As if the season couldn’t get any worse for the Las Vegas Raiders, Chandler Jones is now expected to be sidelined for their remaining regular season games due to injury. Head coach Josh McDaniels admitted as much while speaking to reporters on Tuesday, noting that the edge rusher is likely done for the year due […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a rather concerning blow on Saturday after Chandler Jones was forced to exit their Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to injury. Jones suffered an elbow injury in the third quarter of the contest and was immediately ruled out, sparking fears that his condition is serious. The 32-year-old […]

The Las Vegas Raiders Week 15 win over the New England Patriots was one of the most miraculous victories in the history of the NFL. The Raiders were lucky to even be in the game late after the game-tying touchdown catch by Keelan Cole looked to many like his foot was out of bounds. However, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were finally on the right side of a crazy ending while the New England Patriots committed one of the biggest blunders in NFL history on Sunday. With the game tied at three seconds left and the Patriots holding the ball at their own 45-yard line, they ran the ball to Rhamondre […]

You had to see the end of the New England Patriots-Las Vegas Raiders game to believe it, but even then it was difficult to understand how this game finished. Don’t ask Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones, and he authored the finish. This is the most absurd ending to a game I may have ever seen. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ ugly season has resulted in overreactions being made about their team all year long, and that certainly continued in Week 11 after they pulled off a furious rally against the Denver Broncos. Las Vegas seemed set to take a 16-13 loss, but ended up forcing overtime and winning the game 22-16 […]

They did it folks. The Las Vegas Raiders, who were widely expected to be one of the top teams in the NFL this season, managed to hit a new low in Week 10 when they lost to the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 25-20. In a season full of struggles and suffering, the Raiders […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been arguably the most disappointing team in the NFL so far this season. The Raiders, who ended up in the playoffs last season despite all the turmoil surrounding their team, made some big upgrades this offseason that were expected to make them a Super Bowl contender out of the AFC […]

The Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 2-6 on the season with a Week 9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Raiders-Jaguars game looked like it could be a win for the visiting team as the Raiders jumped out to an early 20-7 lead. However, the Jags got a field goal before the half and outscored […]

The Las Vegas Raiders finally seemed to be recovering from their slow start to the 2022 season in Week 7 with a nice victory over the Houston Texans. But everything came crashing down around them in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints, as the Raiders were shut out and ended up losing to the […]

Kyler Murray and Chandler Jones used to be on the same team. This time around, Murray will be looking to avoid Jones from getting to him, as the former Arizona Cardinals teammates meet on the field this coming Sunday in Sin City. “It’s going to be fun. He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever […]

After just three seasons in the NFL, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has emerged as a pass rusher who no offensive lineman would want to face off with at the line of scrimmage. Crosby has created havoc in the backfield over his early run with the Raiders, recording 25.0 sacks in 49 games […]

It’s been an exciting offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders as the franchise aims for a deep playoff run. All eyes are on the offense right now as the front office made a big trade to acquire Davante Adams. This roster is shaping up nicely but more attention needs to be given to the defense. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders reached the postseason last year for just the second time in two decades last year. However, they were unable to win in the playoffs, dropping to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Wild Card round. In order to take the next step, it was clear the franchise needed more talent. […]

The 2022 NFL Draft wasn’t lacking in talent at all, as several teams got quite the talented haul even in the latter part of the first round. One of them was Jermaine Johnson II, who was selected by the New York Jets as the 26th overall pick. Some observers felt that Johnson could be drafted […]

The Arizona Cardinals have had a very uneventful offseason, with some key players heading to new teams. Arizona lost star pass rusher Chandler Jones along with wide receiver Christian Kirk, running back Chase Edmonds, and linebacker Jordan Hicks. Losing these pieces is tough, as they had significant roles for the Cardinals. The NFC West is […]

To say that Chandler Jones is happy with his decision to join the Las Vegas Raiders would be a huge understatement. The two-time All-Pro defensive end is ecstatic about the move to his new team. Jones attributed the move to several factors, but one in particular he singled out was the chance to team up […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a very busy offseason, to say the least. In January the organization hired long-time New England Patriots offensive coordinator and Bill Belichick disciple, Josh McDaniels, to be their new head coach. The Raiders would follow up that splash hire with two monster moves. The first move was the signing […]

Chandler Jones joining the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency signifies a huge addition to their defense and the team’s desire to take advantage of their playoff berth from last season. Las Vegas traded Yannick Ngakoue and released Carl Nassib, making room for the four-time Pro Bowler. Jones gave tons of reasons why he chose the […]

After a relatively successful stint in Arizona, former Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones is leaving the team. The 32-year-old signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason, with the deal being made official on Thursday night. It left a few fans of his former team a little saddened. Kyler Murray, the Cardinals’ star QB, was […]

After signing star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to a contract extension, the Las Vegas Raiders are making big moves to change his supporting cast on the defensive line. After releasing Carl Nassib and signing Chicago Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, the Raiders are making a huge move. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Raiders […]

Chandler Jones is about to hit the NFL free-agent market, and based on current temperatures, it doesn’t seem that the Arizona Cardinals will be retaining the services of the 32-year-old pass rusher. With the Cardinals not using the franchise tag on Jones, the veteran voiced out some hints on what kind of team he prefers […]

The New England Patriots successfully returned to the playoffs after having a solid 2021 regular-season campaign. The Patriots were promptly smashed by the Buffalo Bills, but there were a ton of positives to be drawn from the 2021 season, which can ultimately be carried over to the 2022 campaign. Additionally, the Patriots are also aiming […]

The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2022 NFL offseason following a disappointing end to the season. Arizona bowed out of the playoffs in the first round, a lackluster showing after they looked like the league’s best team earlier in the year. The Cardinals might have a strong roster, but they still have work to do this […]

Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Chandler Jones is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. There is quite a bit of talent at the position that will be up for grabs. According to Pro Football Focus, six of the 25 top ranked free agents are edge rushers. That will likely damp down the demand […]

Chandler Jones has been a staple of the Arizona Cardinal defense since 2016. Now that the team is finally on the upswing, it seemed like a forgone conclusion that the team would sign Jones, an unrestricted free agent, to a new contract. It doesn’t seem that clear-cut, though. Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said that bringing […]

The Arizona Cardinals got off to a dominant start in the 2021 regular season, only to fade down the stretch before getting pummeled by the eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. It was a disappointing ending to a season that began with such high hopes, and now there is […]

The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2022 NFL offseason amid a lot of uncertainty. The team fell off a cliff as the season progressed in 2021. They began 7-0 and were considered Super Bowl contenders. The Cardinals lost six of their final 10 games and were blown out by the eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles […]

The Arizona Cardinals had a stellar regular season campaign as they ended with an 11-6 record for the second spot in the NFC West. However, things took a steep turn as they had a sudden meltdown in their Wild Card Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams which quickly booted them out of the playoffs. […]