The Raiders have shown in the past they’re willing to give roles to undrafted free agents who earn them. Here are seven such players to keep an eye on this offseason.
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The Raiders added eight players in the 2024 NFL draft class. Here are the picks with the best chance to succeed and the ones that were more head-scratching.
Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy, projected to be drafted from 12th to 20th, would give the Raiders an interior difference-maker they have lacked for years.
Coach Antonio Pierce said the Raiders must do whatever it takes to secure their quarterback of the future. His ideal choice might be LSU star Jayden Daniels.
The Raiders’ lowest grade in the 11 categories players were polled on was a D for head coach. Most of the votes were cast when Josh McDaniels coached the team.
Sharp bettors backed the Ravens over the Chiefs in Sunday’s AFC title game. But the so-called sharps were reminded that it’s never wise to bet against Patrick Mahomes.
The Kansas City Chiefs will practice in enemy territory leading up to the Super Bowl at the Raiders’ practice facility in Henderson.
The San Francisco 49ers opened as small favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas sportsbooks for Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium.
Only four entries from a field of 9,267 remain in the running for the $9.2 million prize in the Circa Survivor contest. Two weeks remain in the contest.
The Raiders have lived with the inevitable ups and downs of rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, but their playoff hopes hinge on him playing better.
The Cleveland Browns are consensus 7½-point home favorites over the New York Jets, and the consensus total is 34 for the “Thursday Night Football” matchup.
Review-Journal reporter Vincent Bonsignore had an eventful year covering the Raiders, writing about Derek Carr’s exit and some choice words from Davante Adams.
Davante Adams has seen the Raiders’ secondary grow throughout the season. The group played a huge role in the team’s victory against the Chiefs.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby offered details on what led to a hospital stay before Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
Westgate SuperBook vice president Jay Kornegay leads the contest with a 20-13-2 ATS mark. Handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Scott Kellen are tied for second at 19-15-1.