With training camp complete, Gruden and the Raiders shift their focus to the finalization of the 53-man roster, which must happen by 1 p.m. Saturday.
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“Not just protesting. Not just tweeting,” Gruden said. “We’re going to do something as a football team.”
Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones is aspiring for better results this season, now that he’s familiar with quarterback Derek Carr and the organization.
Raiders receiver Zay Jones sent out “prayers to those people that are affected by” the shooting of Jacob Blake, who is paralyzed from the waist down, according to his lawyer.
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock isn’t sure when injured wide receiver Tyrell Williams is going to play. But he’s confident the receiving corps can carry on without him.
Foster Moreau gives Raiders quarterback Derek Carr another viable receiving option at tight end opposite Darren Waller in what figures to be a more explosive offense.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst is preparing to play in his third NFL season on what could be the most formidable line of his burgeoning career.
Butt is readying for what he hopes is his first full NFL season, some three-plus years since he was drafted in 2017 — and nearly two years since his most recent ACL tear.