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Raiders | Christian Wilkins in walking boot Wed Jun 25, 01:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DT Christian Wilkins (foot) was seen wearing a walking boot last week because he is still recovering from a Jones fracture.
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Raiders | Instant impact for Dont'e Thornton Jr. Sat Jun 21, 10:00 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. has 'already become a top target' for QB Geno Smith, according to Levi Edwards of Raiders.com.
| Footballguys view: Thornton can flat-out fly, and his speed allows him to take the top off the defense in a hurry. His connection with Smith is something to monitor as training camp opens up in late July. With good size as well, Thornton can be a threat to attack a defense in the red zone in addition to downfield targets. Earlier reports have suggested that Thornton is "further along than expected." |
Raiders | Raheem Mostert next in line Fri Jun 20, 11:51 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Raheem Mostert will be the RB2 for the team that will spell RB Ashton Jeanty, in the opinion of SI.com's Hondo Carpenter.
| Footballguys view: The incumbent running backs, Sincere McCormick and Zamir White, didn't do much last year. Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly were quick to address the positional weakness by signing Mostert in free agency. And they made an even bigger splash by drafting Jeanty sixth overall. It was expected that Mostert would be the team's RB2, even before this official report. But the staff's history of leaning on one back, coupled with Jeanty's flawless profile, likely means that Mostert would need an injury ahead of him to see meaningful snaps. |
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Raiders | Michael Mayer poised to break out? Tue Jun 17, 03:44 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer has been 'outstanding,' according to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
| Footballguys view: In two seasons, Mayer, a second-round pick in 2023, has totaled 460 yards and two touchdowns on 48 catches. He had just 21 catches for 156 yards as he was absent seven weeks last year for personal reasons. While it's true the offense opens up even more if Mayer is productive and the team can play more two-tight end sets, it hardly guarantees fantasy relevance. As long as Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers are healthy, Mayer will be battling for targets in a group that Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Ashton Jeanty, and Raheem Mostert. |
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Raiders | Tre Tucker performs well at minicamp Tue Jun 17, 12:30 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker was a standout performer during the mandatory minicamp last week, in the opinion of Levi Damien.
| Footballguys view: Tucker possesses the elite speed needed to stretch the field and score quickly. As AtoZSports.com's Justin Churchill recently noted, Tucker has consistently been the only guy on the offense the last two years who has been able to create problems downfield for opposing defenses. Worth noting, the 5-9 Tucker bulked up this offseason after coming into the league at 182 pounds. With a new quarterback, Geno Smith, capable of getting the ball downfield, it will be interesting to see if Tucker can keep improving in year three with the Raiders. |
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Raiders | Michael Mayer stood out in spring practices Fri Jun 13, 02:18 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer enjoyed a 'great offseason,' according to head coach Pete Carroll.'We started out going heart to heart with him to understand what we're all about. And he embraced it and took it as well as anybody could take the challenge of bringing it day in and day out. He had a great camp,' Carroll told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
| Footballguys view: Mayer has a second round pedigree and could still matter in fantasy leagues, but won't this year without an injury to Brock Bowers. There's a remote possibility that he is traded before the season, but he could be very useful to Chip Kelly and the new regime in two tight end sets and gives the Raiders more personnel set versatility. He's only a dynasty stash in deep and tight end premium leagues. |
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Raiders | LVR not relying on one RB Fri Jun 13, 10:18 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty won't be the only running back the team relies on, according to head coach Pete Carroll. 'I love having multiple guys play,' Carroll said. 'I'm not relying on one guy, you know.' Asked how the carries would be divvied up, Carroll said the RBs would make the decision with their play.
Link to story Raiders | Dont'e Thornton works with starters Thu Jun 12, 09:45 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. received snaps with the first-team offense during practice Tuesday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Thornton in dynasty formats. The fourth-round pick out of Tennessee (Oregon transfer) has a fine size/speed combination. If the depth chart were released today, the rookie would likely be no.4 behind Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and fellow rookie Jack Bech. At this time, Thornton is a field-stretcher with a limited route tree. |
Raiders | Germaine Pratt joining Vegas Wed Jun 11, 05:58 PM
Free-agent LB Germaine Pratt (Bengals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, June 11, worth $4.25 million, according to a source. Pratt can make another $500,000 with playtime incentives.
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Raiders | Dont'e Thornton turning heads Thu Jun 5, 03:55 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton is a player who has 'some real receiver capabilities to him' and 'not just a guy that can run fast,' according to fellow receiver Jakobi Meyers.'Dont'e is unique in terms of he's just a hair under 6-5 and he ran 4.3. There's not a lot of humans on this planet that do that. And I think if you had to draw up an outside receiver, you would pick that type of body type, someone that's got length, someone that's got a huge catch radius, but also has speed. Sometimes you can get a big guy like that, but he can't really run, so they can stay with him. So, you add that speed element to him, his ability to sink his hips, his ability to get in and out of cuts,' offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said.
| Footballguys view: Thornton can make plays down the field as evidenced by his last year at Tennessee when he led the FBS with 25.4 yards per reception. Right now, Thornton is a speed merchant who can take the top off the defense. Thornton is competing with fellow rookie Jack Bech for spots behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker. |
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Raiders | Two players sidelined Thursday Sat May 31, 05:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DT Adam Butler (undisclosed) and S Jeremy Chinn (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, May 29.
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Raiders | Jakobi Meyers wants to stay with LV Sat May 31, 05:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers said wants to continue to play with the Raiders but did not say if he was talking with the team about a contract extension.
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Raiders | Malcolm Koonce on field Thursday Thu May 29, 06:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce (knee) participated in practice Thursday, May 29.
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Raiders | Christian Wilkins unable to go Thursday Thu May 29, 02:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DT Christian Wilkins (foot) did not participate in practice on Thursday, May 29, after being on the field last week, according to ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden.
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby feeling healthy Fri May 23, 01:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby told reporters on Friday, May 23, that he is playing at '100 percent and (with) no hesitation' after undergoing ankle surgery this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders are happy with this update. Crosby totaled 7.5 sacks for the Raiders in 12 games last season before suffering an ankle injury that required surgery. Earlier this offseason, the Raiders signed Crosby to a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension. Having him at full strength is a huge boost for the Raiders defense in 2025 playing in a division with great quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Bo Nix. |
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Raiders | Thayer Munford not practicing Thu May 22, 10:29 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Thayer Munford (undisclosed) did not participate in drills during OTAs Wednesday, May 22.
Link to story Raiders | Malcolm Koonce close to returning Thu May 22, 10:18 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Malcolm Koonce (knee) did not participate in offseason workouts Wednesday, May 21, but he said he expects to return to the field shortly. 'I should be good soon,' Koonce said.
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby a full go at practice Thu May 22, 10:05 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) said he is recovered from offseason surgery, and he was a full participant during OTAs Wednesday, May 21. 'I didn't have an offseason,' Crosby said. 'I've been here the whole time. It's been five months of hardcore training and rehabbing every single day.'
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Raiders | Christian Wilkins still recovering Wed May 21, 03:45 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DT Christian Wilkins (foot) is not participating in offseason workouts because he is still recovering from a Jones fracture. Head coach Pete Carroll said Wilkins has been facing a challenging recovery.
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Raiders | Michael Barrett signed Wed May 21, 01:07 PM
Free-agent LB Michael Barrett (Packers) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, May 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived LB Wesley Steiner.
Link to story Raiders | Brandon Hunt takes front office job in Las Vegas Thu May 15, 01:10 PM
Philadelphia Eagles senior director of scouting Brandon Hunt was hired as the new vice president of player personnel for the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, May 15.
Link to story Raiders | Darien Porter finalizes rookie deal Tue May 13, 03:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders third-round draft choice CB Darien Porter (Iowa State) signed his four-year rookie contract on Tuesday, May 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas announces several moves Mon May 12, 01:11 PM
Free-agent DE Jahfari Harvey, WR Ketron Jackson Jr., WR Key'Shawn Smith and LB Wesley Steiner signed undisclosed contracts with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, May 12. OT Dominic Boyd, Amari Burney, DT Matthew Butler, WR Tyreik McAllister and Brandon N. Smith were waived. WR Kristian Wilkerson was also released.
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Raiders | Jaylon Smith joining Las Vegas Sun May 11, 05:47 PM
Free-agent LB Jaylon Smith (Steelers) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, May 11, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Vegas adding Jonathan Sutherland Sun May 11, 05:29 PM
Free-agent S Jonathan Sutherland (Giants) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, May 11, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Cam Miller signs rookie deal Sun May 11, 07:27 AM
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice QB Cam Miller signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Cam Miller is a player with a ton of moxie to his game. Like most South Dakota State quarterbacks, Miller has experience running a pro scheme and is known as a leader on the field. He's a mobile pocket passer who has a bit of Sam Howell (Vikings) to his game. Miller can read the defense quickly, and he can efficiently work the ball on short-to-intermediate routes. He doesn't have a big arm, and NFL EDGE rushers could feast on his if he's slow to react to the rush. We'll monitor Miller in crazy deep dynasty formats. |
Raiders | Four-year deal for JJ Pegues Sat May 10, 05:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice DT JJ Pegues signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Cody Lindenberg receives four-year deal Sat May 10, 05:23 PM
Las Vegas Raiders seventh-round draft choice LB Cody Lindenberg signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Caleb Rogers signs contract Sat May 10, 05:21 PM
Las Vegas Raiders third-round draft choice OG Caleb Rogers signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Tonka Hemingway under contract Sat May 10, 05:20 PM
Las Vegas Raiders fourth-round draft choice DT Tonka Hemingway signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas, Charles Grant reach deal Sat May 10, 05:15 PM
Las Vegas Raiders third-round draft choice OT Charles Grant signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Four-year contract for Tommy Mellott Sat May 10, 05:13 PM
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice WR Tommy Mellott signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Dont'e Thornton signs deal Sat May 10, 05:11 PM
Las Vegas Raiders fourth-round draft choice WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Friday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders opened their rookie minicamp on Friday when Thornton went through his first official NFL practice. The 6-5, 205-pound Thornton, who clocked a 4.3-second 40 time at the NFL Scouting Combine, led Tennessee with 661 yards and six touchdowns on just 26 receptions thanks to an FBS-best six catches of 50-plus yards. Thornton will likely be a project in Las Vegas, as the Raiders' coaching staff will have a development plan for the talented receiver. Thornton has flashed his potential but did so in limited playing time on the collegiate level. |
Raiders | Jaylon Smith trying out for LV Sat May 10, 08:44 AM
Free-agent LB Jaylon Smith (Steelers) is participating in the Las Vegas Raiders' rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
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Raiders | Jeff Foreman waived Fri May 9, 06:12 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jeff Foreman (undisclosed) was waived Friday, May 9, with a failed physical designation.
Link to story Raiders | Ashton Jeanty under contract Thu May 8, 06:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft choice RB Ashton Jeanty signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8, worth $35,895,812. The deal includes a $22,746,044 signing bonus as well as a fifth-year option.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas has high hopes for Tommy Mellott Mon May 5, 03:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice QB/WR Tommy Mellott is a 'unique guy' who the team views as an 'athlete/receiver,' according to college scouting director Brandon Yeargan.'We view him as a receiver that's going to have a lot of value in the kicking game, potentially as a returner, as a cover player, maybe play some quarterback, too. We're looking (at him) really as an athlete/receiver, but he's a unique guy,' Yeargan said.
| Footballguys view: As Review-Journal staffer Vincent Bonsignore noted, Mellott caught the attention of several NFL scouts and coaches with an electrifying pro day at Montana State on April 4. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds, posted a 41-inch vertical jump, and recorded a 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump. He threw passes as a quarterback and then caught them as a receiver. Bonsignore reports the Raiders have a broader vision for Mellott, much like the Patriots did with Julian Edelman when they selected him in the seventh round of the 2009 draft. The former Kent State quarterback became an excellent receiver and the MVP of Super Bowl 53. However, Mellot has much to prove before he's viewed as a potential fantasy asset. |
Raiders | Las Vegas adds Zakhari Franklin Fri May 2, 02:27 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Raiders | Collin Johnson headed to Sin City Thu May 1, 01:40 PM
Free-agent WR Collin Johnson (Bears) signed an undisclosed contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, May 1.
| Footballguys view: Coming out of Texas, Johnson was a fifth-round pick for the Jaguars in the 2020 NFL draft, and he's bounced around the league since then. In 2022, Johnson tore his Achilles' and missed the entire season for the Giants. He's spent the last two years with the Bears as a reserve receiver. The Raiders spent draft capital at the receiver position this year, so Johnson will be hard pressed to make the final roster. |
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Raiders | Las Vegas signs Laki Tasi Wed Apr 30, 06:22 PM
Street free-agent DT Laki Tasi signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, April 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | David Agoha cut Wed Apr 30, 06:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE David Agoha was waived Wednesday, April 30.
Link to story Raiders | Five players let go Mon Apr 28, 05:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Ramel Keyton, DT Tyler Manoa, LB Kana'i Mauga, LB Jackson Mitchell and RB Isaiah Spiller were waived Friday, April 25.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas adds two UDFA tight ends Mon Apr 28, 03:57 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Carter Runyon (Towson) and TE Pat Conroy (Old Dominion) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Raiders | Hajj-Malik Williams signed Sun Apr 27, 12:53 PM
Undrafted free-agent Hajj-Malik Williams (Nevada-Las Vegas) was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, April 27, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Dont'e Thornton drafted by Las Vegas Sat Apr 26, 12:32 PM
Tennessee WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 106th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas drafts Jack Bech Fri Apr 25, 08:59 PM
Texas Christian WR Jack Bech was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 58th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas adds Ashton Jeanty Thu Apr 24, 08:51 PM
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to story Raiders | Qadir Ismail joins Raiders Thu Apr 24, 06:02 PM
Free-agent TE Qadir Ismail (Raiders) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, April 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas GM a fan of running backs Fri Apr 18, 09:31 PM
When asked about Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said he is a believer in selecting running backs early in the draft. 'I come from the University of Michigan, and those guys were certainly really valued there,' Spytek said. 'So, it's hard for me to get away from that.'
Link to story Raiders | Ashton Jeanty won't make it past Raiders? Fri Apr 18, 11:31 AM
Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is unlikely to make it past the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6 in the 2025 NFL Draft as plenty around the league believe they've fallen in love with him.
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