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Raiders’ Davante Adams, Giants outfielder Joc Pederson were high school wide receiver teammates
LAS VEGAS — It truly is, with apologies to Charles Dickens, a tale of two locker rooms. Or a baseball clubhouse and a football locker room. Because in the San Francisco Giants’ inner sanctum, the story of All-Star outfielder Joc Pederson being ahead of Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro receiver Davante Adams on their high school […]
Continue readingLas Vegas Raiders waive OL Alex Leatherwood, trade CB Trayvon Mullen to Arizona Cardinals
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders waived 2021 first-round draft pick Alex Leatherwood on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, the Raiders traded 2019 second-round pick Trayvon Mullen to the Arizona Cardinals. Las Vegas gets a 2023 conditional seventh-round pick that could become a sixth-round pick in the trade. Leatherwood, an offensive lineman taken with the […]
Continue readingLas Vegas Raiders decline fifth-year options on 2019 first-rounders Josh Jacobs, Johnathan Abram, Clelin Ferrell
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders on Friday announced they are not picking up the fifth-year contract options on any of their three first-round picks from the 2019 draft — defensive end Clelin Ferrell, who was selected fourth overall that year, running back Josh Jacobs, who went 24th, and safety Johnathan Abram, the 27th […]
Continue readingDavante Adams trade to Raiders: Why Las Vegas could regret the deal, expectations for the star receiver, what it means for the AFC, more
Well, if you thought the beginning of the 2022 league year was going to quiet things down in the NFL, think again. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield requesting a trade and the Eagles cutting defensive tackle Fletcher Cox would qualify for a big enough day on the NFL calendar, but Thursday night delivered yet another monumental […]
Continue readingSimulating NFL starting quarterback changes: We projected offseason trade offers, free-agent deals and draft picks for 2022
This NFL offseason promises to have plenty of quarterback movement intrigue. Will Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson be traded? How will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers replace retired legends Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger, respectively? Will teams on the cusp of contention make a big change, and who will land the top free […]
Continue readingGM Mike Mayock fired by Las Vegas Raiders after three seasons
HENDERSON, Nev. — Mike Mayock has been fired as general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders after three tumultuous seasons that produced a combined record of 25-24, the team’s first playoff appearance since 2016 (and only its second since 2002) and numerous on- and off-the-field controversies. “We have relieved Mike Mayock of his duties as […]
Continue readingNFL draft order for 2022: First-round picks from 1 to 32, including Jaguars, Lions and Texans in top three
The order for the top 24 picks in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft is set — after a bit of Week 18 chaos — with the Jacksonville Jaguars picking No. 1 and the Detroit Lions picking No. 2. Could both teams be thinking pass-rusher with their selections? NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper […]
Continue readingIs Mike Mayock’s job in jeopardy? Evaluating the Las Vegas Raiders general manager
And with that likelihood comes the inevitable question — does general manager Mike Mayock deserve to return, or could he potentially join interim coach Rich Bisaccia and, yes, even quarterback Derek Carr in a sweeping teardown, the Raiders’ third in a decade? Owner Mark Davis is not talking … yet. But this much is clear […]
Continue readingNFL Week 14 game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips, odds, injuries and more
The Week 14 NFL schedule for the 2021 season is stacked with great matchups, and we’ve got you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and, of course, final score picks. Additionally, ESPN […]
Continue readingLas Vegas Raiders cap tumultuous week with emotional win at Denver Broncos
DENVER — An emotional win Sunday for the Las Vegas Raiders ended a painful week for the team. The Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 34-24 in their first game since Jon Gruden resigned as coach in the aftermath of his email scandal, and their first game with Rich Bisaccia as interim coach. It was also […]
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