Three takeaways from the Raiders’ loss to the Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis that eliminated them from NFL playoff contention.
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Josh McDaniels said Tuesday that changes could be on the way after an ugly offensive performance against the Lions, but the Raiders coach didn’t go into specifics.
The Raiders’ decision on who is the No. 2 quarterback behind Jimmy Garoppolo could be situational. Brian Hoyer is the logical choice over Aidan O’Connell to start the season.
“The first day of pads, real football starts. … That’s the most exciting part about training camp,” fullback Jakob Johnson said a day before the Raiders start hitting.
Had Alex Leatherwood gone unclaimed as expected, the Raiders would have been responsible for the remaining $5.9 million on his contract and he would have been a free agent.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller had practiced once since July 30, out with what has been reported as a hamstring issue. Also, he signed with longtime agent Drew Rosenhaus.
A look at each of the position groups on the Raiders’ initial roster after Tuesday’s NFL-mandated cuts. Four undrafted rookie free agents made the team.
The Raiders wrapped practice early at the team facility in Henderson on Sunday when the skies opened up and wreaked havoc on the session.
The Raiders’ new general manager and head coach share similar, but not identical views on how to build a winning organization and have learned how to talk through disputes.
Starting Wednesday, the league’s annual showcase brings an opportunity for fans to see the game’s biggest stars up close with a full week of activities planned around the valley.
Interim coach Rich Bisaccia said he thinks the Raiders will have several more players back in time for Sunday’s crucial game at the Indianapolis Colts.
Kicker Daniel Carlson on Saturday became the second player on the list. Running back Jalen Richard is expected to return to practice on Tuesday.
Jon Gruden said his team is putting its experiences from last season to the test as more virtual interactions have been required already in training camp.
The team’s first-round, who lost his best friend to a car accident in high school, has made a quick impression in the locker room with his laugh and ‘goofy’ attitude.
One of the keys to the Browns’ high-powered rushing attack is former Raiders’ coach Bill Callahan, who guides Cleveland’s offensive line.