Imprisoned for a Las Vegas fatal DUI, former NFL player Henry Ruggs is in a prison work program that placed him at the Governor’s Mansion.
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Third-year running back Zamir White will be given every opportunity to become the Raiders’ starter this season and fill the departed Josh Jacobs’ cleats.
The Raiders picked up cornerback Jack Jones off waivers last year. After a strong start to his tenure, he’s trying to take the next step this offseason.
One of the keys for the Raiders this offseason will be mastering new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s scheme. So far, so good, according to tight end Michael Mayer.
The Raiders are back on the field Tuesday for their second week of organized team activities. Here are three position battles the team will have its eye on.
Six key Raiders players from a defense that surrendered the ninth-fewest points in the NFL last season are entering the final year of their contracts.
Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon has been hard at work trying to figure out the best way to approach kickoffs this year given the NFL’s new rule changes.
Raiders tight end Michael Mayer struggled with injuries and needed to learn how to block in the NFL as a rookie. He’s put all that behind him this offseason.
Thayer Munford has the opportunity to start at right tackle for the Raiders. Now all the third-year pro has to do is take the job.
Tyree Wilson spent his first offseason with the Raiders rehabbing from a foot injury. He’s in a much better place at this year’s organized team activities.
Raiders running back Alexander Mattison defeated two Denver Broncos players to win his portion of the bracket during a professional cornhole event Saturday in Las Vegas.
Jim Otto, a Hall of Fame center who spent his entire career with the Raiders, died at the age of 86. He was one of the best offensive linemen in pro football history.
The Raiders begin the third phase of their offseason program Monday, which will give the team a chance to evaluate how some players have progressed this offseason.
The Raiders’ preseason schedule includes two games at Allegiant Stadium before they open the regular season Sept. 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Raiders are favored in only two games this season in opening lines posted at DraftKings Sportsbook, which does not operate in Nevada.