The initial wave of 2024 NFL free agency is in the books. Several big-name running backs were on the move, including Derrick Henry joining the Baltimore Ravens, Saquon Barkley moving to NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles and Josh Jacobs going to the Green Bay Packers to replace Aaron Jones, who was released and stayed in […]
Continue readingHENDERSON, Nev. — Christian Wilkins will fit in just fine with the Las Vegas Raiders’ re-found maverick culture. So says the free-spirit defensive tackle, who signed a four-year, $110 million free-agent contract with $84.75 million guaranteed to join a franchise with an island of misfit toys mentality. “I’m such a character, such an animated, sick, […]
Continue readingHENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew on a two-year, $25 million free agent contract with $15 million guaranteed to compete with second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell, a source confirmed to ESPN. The addition of Minshew seemingly drops the Raiders out of discussions to acquire quarterback Justin […]
Continue readingNichols started all 34 games in which he played for the Las Vegas Raiders over the past two seasons. He is coming off a two-year, $11 million contract he signed in 2022. Nichols, 27, will give the Cardinals a much-needed boost up front. • Tracking deals, cuts, trades | Key dates • Ranking top 100 […]
Continue readingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill two years ago and went on to win back-to-back Super Bowls, they confirmed that their world wouldn’t end if they watched one of their stars walk out the door. They can even prosper if they respond the right way. That’s timely to remember […]
Continue readingHENDERSON, Nev. — For just the fifth time since 2009 — but the second since 2020 — the Las Vegas Raiders failed to place a single player on the Pro Football Writers of America all-rookie team. Even with a nine-man draft class, including the No. 7 overall selection, and a rookie quarterback who started 10 […]
Continue readingPartridge was Ole Miss’ co-defensive coordinator for three seasons before taking over as Michigan’s linebackers coach in 2023. But the Wolverines later determined that Partridge “failed to abide by the university directive not to discuss an ongoing NCAA investigation with anyone associated with the Michigan football program or others,” according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, resulting […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce joins “The Pat McAfee Show” and shares his revamped mindset for players. (1:39) Antonio Pierce says his Raiders will be channeling the “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons when they play Patrick Mahomes‘ Chiefs as long as he is Las Vegas’ head coach. In a recent episode of Maxx […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to the Ravens promoting Zach Orr to be their new defensive coordinator. (0:47) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens promoted inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr to defensive coordinator Thursday, elevating one of their former star defenders and making history as a result. Orr is the […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith tells Marcus Spears why he is picking Lamar Jackson over Patrick Mahomes on Sunday. (1:56) Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors […]
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