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Raiders | Sam Young hangs up his cleats Tue Aug 3, 09:40 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Sam Young announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Link to story Raiders | James Onwualu stepping away from football Mon Aug 2, 07:29 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB James Onwualu was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, Aug. 2.
Link to story Raiders | Mike Mayock tests COVID positive Mon Aug 2, 07:02 PM
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock feels 'very good' and will work from home for the immediate future after he confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Aug. 2.
Link to story Raiders | Jalen Richard activated Mon Aug 2, 05:37 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Jalen Richard was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 2. The team also waived RB Darius X. Jackson.
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Raiders | Jalen Richard due back soon Mon Aug 2, 12:46 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Jalen Richard (illness) is expected to come off the COVID-19 list and return to practice Monday, Aug. 2.
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Raiders | Dominik Eberle back with LV Sun Aug 1, 04:14 PM
Free-agent PK Dominik Eberle (Raiders) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Aug. 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Daniel Carlson placed on COVID list Sat Jul 31, 06:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders PK Daniel Carlson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, July 31.
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Raiders | Darius Stills off NFI list Fri Jul 30, 06:02 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DT Darius Stills (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 30, and has returned to practice.
Link to story Raiders | Kenyan Drake ready to practice Fri Jul 30, 06:01 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 30, and has returned to practice.
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Raiders | Theo Riddick on retired list Fri Jul 30, 05:55 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Theo Riddick was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Friday, July 30.
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Raiders | Vegas signs BJ Emmons, Darius Jackson Thu Jul 29, 06:53 PM
Free-agent RB BJ Emmons (Seahawks) and RB Darius X. Jackson (Colts) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, July 29. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Two RBs placed on COVID list Wed Jul 28, 06:18 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Jalen Richard and RB Theo Riddick were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, July 28.
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Raiders | Kenyan Drake starts camp on NFI list Wed Jul 28, 06:15 PM
Las Vegas RB Kenyan Drake (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 28.
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Raiders | Henry Ruggs III bulked up in offseason Wed Jul 28, 01:57 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III told reporters Wednesday, July 28, that he gained about 13 pounds this offseason in an effort to become a more physical player in the passing and running game.
| Footballguys view: Ruggs has tons of speed to his game, but adding strength will help him beat press coverage. His added strength is unlikely to take away any of his trademark speed. After a rookie season that saw him catch only 26 passes, Ruggs is in for a much larger workload in 2021. Projecting him for 50-plus catches is not outlandish. |
Raiders | Divine Deablo encounters a small setback Tue Jul 27, 04:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Divine Deablo (knee) recently underwent a procedure on his knee but is expected to return to practice in a couple weeks, according to head coach Jon Gruden
Link to story Raiders | Corliss Waitman joins Vegas Mon Jul 26, 06:13 PM
Free-agent P Corliss Waitman (Steelers) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, July 26. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived PK Dominik Eberle.
Link to story Raiders | Tim Berbenich to coach RBs Mon Jul 26, 11:45 AM
Las Vegas Raiders offensive quality control coach Tim Berbenich will handle running back coaching duties in 2021.
Link to story Raiders | Four to miss start of camp Sun Jul 25, 05:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders S Divine Deablo (undisclosed) and CB Isaiah Johnson (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Sunday, July 25. The team also placed OT Devery Hamilton (undisclosed) on the Active/Non-Football Illness list and DT Darius Stills (undisclosed) on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Raiders | Malcolm Koonce under contract Fri Jul 23, 04:06 PM
Las Vegas Raiders third-round draft choice DE Malcolm Koonce signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Friday, July 23. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Divine Deablo agrees to terms Fri Jul 23, 04:00 PM
Las Vegas Raiders third-round draft choice S Divine Deablo agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Raiders Friday, July 23. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Deablo is safety that the Raiders may try to turn into a weakside linebacker the same way they did with Clemson's Tanner Muse last year. Deablo has some deep sleeper value in IDP leagues and could end up being a long-term starter. |
Raiders | Marc Badain steps down Mon Jul 19, 07:38 PM
Las Vegas Raiders team president Marc Badain announced his resignation Monday, July 19.
| Footballguys view: This announcement was a bit abrupt, but Badain said that the finishing the move into a new city and stadium was his moment to focus on his family and new pursuits, so we won't speculate as to whether there were any other reasons this long relationship is over. |
Raiders | RB coach Kirby Wilson retiring Fri Jul 16, 01:45 PM
Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Kirby Wilson on Friday, July 16, informed the team he is retiring, according to a source.
Link to story Raiders | Tre'Von Moehrig expected to start Sat Jul 10, 06:33 PM
Las Vegas Raiders S Tre'Von Moehrig is expected to be the starting free safety this season.
Link to story Raiders | Johnathan Abram full speed ahead Fri Jul 9, 10:25 PM
Las Vegas Raiders S Johnathan Abram (hip) participated in the offseason program and will be ready for the start of training camp.
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby making progress Fri Jul 9, 10:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (shoulder, hand) was a full participant in OTAs and will be fully healthy for the start of training camp.
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Raiders | Kenyan Drake expecting big role Fri Jul 9, 02:44 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake said Friday, July 9, that he expects to have a sizable role alongside lead back Josh Jacobs in the Raiders' offense. 'I'm definitely excited to see how our roles continue to develop with obviously Josh being the main guy to do what he needs to do because I have much respect and love for him and his game and what coach (Jon) Gruden has planned for us in that specific capacity,' Drake told SiriusXM NFL Radio. 'But I feel like I might have a big role in this offense. With them being a top-10 offense last year, the sky is the limit for us. I'm ready to see us take it to the next level.'
| Footballguys view: Another day, another positive story about Drake. Jacobs is the primary ball-carrier for the Raiders, but Drake might see work as a runner and receiver used all over the formation. There's enough intrigue there to watch his usage in the preseason and keep an eye on those reports from training camp. Drake is an RB3 with plenty of flex appeal in PPR formats. |
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Raiders | Henry Ruggs may see more slant routes Thu Jul 8, 05:03 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III only caught two passes while running a slant route last season but may see more of those routes in 2021 because of his plamaking ability, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez.
| Footballguys view: Ruggs has the speed to take the top off the defense, but that doesn't mean just a bunch of "9" (go) routes. Using him on slants takes advantage of his speed and allows him to run away from the defense. Defenders can't patrol the middle of the field like they used to, and it would be difficult to get a bead on Ruggs if led properly by his quarterback. All offseason there have been positive reports about Ruggs being a "breakout" player in 2021. We like him as a WR4/WR5 with upside for your fantasy team this season. |
Raiders | Kenyan Drake a receiving threat Thu Jul 8, 01:37 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake should be featured more in the passing game than he was with the Arizona Cardinals, and could often line up as the X or Y receiver, in the opinion of NFL analyst Gil Brandt.
| Footballguys view: Josh Jacobs is the primary back for the Raiders and he will get a majority of the carries in 2021. Drake is working as a slot receiver in addition to how he likely will be featured as a receiver out of the backfield. Fantasy GMs consider Jacobs a mid-range RB2 while Drake is seen as a RB3/flex option in PPR formats and he's got a current ADP of RB37 (8.02). |
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Raiders | Brandon Parker may not make team Wed Jul 7, 04:28 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Brandon Parker has started a combined seven games over the last two seasons and could be on the verge of getting released unless he is able to win a job as the swing tackle, according to ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez.
Link to story Raiders | RB Drake to Play Some WR Too Tue Jul 6, 02:45 PM
Mike Clay, from ESPN, reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake expects to play a more versatile role including taking snaps at wide receiver.
| Footballguys view: Jon Gruden has talked previously about using Drake all over the formation. Josh Jacobs is the lead back and will get plenty of work, but it sounds like Drake will have some things designed for him to get the ball in space. From a fantasy perspective, Drake could have some value in PPR formats as a flex player. He's currently going off the board at RB36 (8.02) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Raiders | Zay Jones feeling reinvigorated Thu Jul 1, 12:20 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Zay Jones said recently that head coach Jon Gruden has reinvigorated his passion for football. 'It's a lot of fun (being coached by Gruden),' Jones said in an interview for the team's in-house TV show. 'I've said this to many people I've talked to, Gruden has kind of reignited that fire and that love, for me, with football again. Football's something that early on in my career, felt like a job a little bit. But Gruden has brought that passion that's just like, 'I enjoy playing this game again. I enjoy being out here.''
| Footballguys view: Jones can be invigorated but he's still buried on the team's depth chart. Incredibly productive in college, Jones has not produced at a high level in the NFL. He'll compete for the no.5 spot on the Raiders depth chart with Willie Snead. The guys ahead of him; Henry Ruggs, Bryan Edwards, Hunter Renfrow and John Brown should stay plenty busy in 2021. |
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Raiders | Henry Ruggs disappeared as rookie Sun Jun 27, 08:22 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III topped 100 receiving yards in just one of the 13 games he started as a rookie. He finished with eight yards or fewer five times and never had more than three catches in a game.
| Footballguys view: Ruggs was the first receiver selected in the 2020 NFL draft, a class of wide receivers that many claimed was the best in history. He's a speed demon but finding consistency within that offense proved to be a problem for Ruggs as a rookie. All offseason reports have been positive about Ruggs and the role he'll play in 2021. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has publicly stated that Ruggs "looks better" and will have a larger role this season. That makes him an interesting boom-bust pick late in your fantasy drafts. |
Raiders | Darren Waller headed higher? Thu Jun 24, 02:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller should improve on his career-high 1,196 receiving yards he posted in 2020, according to beat reporter VicTafur of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: It's not outlandish to think Waller could continue taking his game to the next level. He has yet to peak in the NFL and is arguably the best tight end in the league. The converted wide receiver from Georgia Tech has worked diligently to improve his game as a tight end for years. The Raiders are benefactors of that hard work, and Waller may not level off. Fantasy GMs are taking him off the board at TE2 (2.11) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Raiders | TE Waller to Surpass 2020 Numbers? Tue Jun 22, 04:53 PM
Vic Tafur, from the Athletic, reports that Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller could surpass the 1,196 yards receiving he had last season.
| Footballguys view: Waller may be the best tight end in the league. That's high praise, but he's earned it as Waller has worked diligently to improve his game since coming into the pros with the Ravens as a wide receiver convert out of Georgia Tech. Fantasy GMs are quick to scoop Waller up, especially in TE-premium leagues. In 12-team PPR leagues, Waller has a current ADP of TE2 (2.11). |
Raiders | Trevon Moehrig under contract Mon Jun 21, 02:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders second-round draft choice S Trevon Moehrig signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Monday, June 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas adds two players Thu Jun 17, 05:40 PM
Free-agent LB Darron Lee (Bills) and CB De'Vante Bausby (Cardinals) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, June 17. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived CB TJ Morrison.
| Footballguys view: Lee was once a first round draft pick of the Jets. He has been relegated to journeyman status. Bausby is also a journeyman, who spent last year with the Broncos and Cardinals, notching three starts. They'll vie for the last spot or two on the roster. |
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Raiders | Nevin Lawson making an impression Wed Jun 16, 02:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Nevin Lawson has 'really jumped out' at slot cornerback this offseason, according to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
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Raiders | Henry Ruggs III to be more involved? Wed Jun 16, 01:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III 'looks much better' than he did last season, and head coach Jon Gruden indicated Wednesday, June 16, that he will be more involved in the offense in 2021.
| Footballguys view: Ruggs is a speed guy who can fly down the sideline but he can be much more than that. As a rookie in 2020, the first-round pick managed just 26 catches for 452 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games. Ruggs would disappear at times when he was on the field and needs to improve his consistency and build better trust with QB Derek Carr. Right now, Fantasy GMs are taking Ruggs off the board at WR47 (10.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Raiders | Kemah Siverand let go Thu Jun 10, 04:43 PM
Las Vegas Raiders S Kemah Siverand was waived Thursday, June 10.
Link to story Raiders | Casey Hayward not working in the slot Wed Jun 9, 03:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Casey Hayward has worked strictly on the perimeter so far during offseason practices, according to comments he made to reporters Wednesday, June 9.
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Raiders | Blidi Wreh-Wilson moving to Las Vegas Wed Jun 9, 03:27 PM
Free-agent CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (Falcons) signed an undisclosed contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday, June 9, according to a source.
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Raiders | Marquel Harrell cut Mon Jun 7, 04:30 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Marquel Harrell was waived Monday, June 7.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas signed Parker Ehinger Fri Jun 4, 04:56 PM
Free-agent OG Parker Ehinger (Ravens) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, June 4. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived S Rashaan Gaulden.
Link to story Raiders | Roderic Teamer added to roster Thu Jun 3, 04:41 PM
Free-agent S Roderic Teamer (Colts) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, June 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released OG Erik Magnuson and waived TE Carson Williams.
| Footballguys view: Teamer started six games for the Chargers back in 2019. He has a shot to win the final roster spot at safety. Williams is a basketball convert who hadn't played football since eighth grade. Apparently, the Raiders have seen enough to move on from him. |
Raiders | Sam Young returns to Vegas Thu Jun 3, 11:11 AM
Free-agent OG Sam Young (Raiders) agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, June 3. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Alex Ellis agrees with Las Vegas Wed Jun 2, 07:22 PM
Free-agent TE Alex Ellis (Patriots) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to sources Wednesday, June 2.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of the University of Tennessee in 2016, Ellis has bounced around to several teams. He is primarily a run-blocker and that's how he'll try to impress enough to earn a spot on the Raiders 53-man roster. |
Raiders | Kamaal Seymour joins Vegas reserves Wed May 26, 05:11 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Kamaal Seymour (Achilles) was added to the Reserve/Non-football injury list after clearing waivers Wednesday, May 26.
Link to story Raiders | Kamaal Seymour suffered Achilles injury Tue May 25, 07:33 PM
Updating a previous story, former Las Vegas Raiders G Kamaal Seymour (Achilles) was waived Tuesday, May 25, after suffering an Achilles injury.
Link to story Raiders | Kamaal Seymour waived Tue May 25, 06:33 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Kamaal Seymour (undisclosed) was waived with a non-football injury designation Tuesday, May 25.
Link to story Raiders | Alex Leatherwood signs on dotted line Mon May 24, 08:07 PM
Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft pick OT Alex Leatherwood (Alabama) signed a four-year contract Monday, May 24. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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