Alex Leatherwood, cut on Tuesday by the Raiders, was the No. 17 overall pick by former coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock.
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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 head coach Josh McDaniels addresses the media after practice.
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.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden fought back tears Tuesday during a public appearance as he discussed the email scandal that led to his resignation last season.
The Raiders cut second-year offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, taken 17th overall in the 2021 NFL draft, and traded 2019 second-round cornerback Trayvon Mullen to the Cardinals.
If the Vegas Nation crew’s attempt is correct, former first-round pick Alex Leatherwood’s name won’t appear on the Raiders’ final roster.
“Dr. Alan” Dumond is a two-time top-five finisher in the Westgate SuperContest. The Wizardraceandsports.com handicapper analyzes all 16 AFC teams and calls the Raiders a contender.
The Raiders placed offensive tackle Brandon Parker on the injured reserve list Sunday because of a triceps injury, meaning he will miss the entire NFL season.
Darren Waller’s decision to change agents has fans wondering why he made that move, plus questions remain about final roster moves.
The Raiders’ biggest training camp question — the offensive line — remains a work in progress.
Wide receiver Isaiah Zuber showed he was willing to do whatever it takes to make the roster, including switching sides of the ball in the middle of the game against the Patriots.
More than 300 Raiders alumni were in attendance for the team’s preseason finale against the New England Patriots.
The Raiders concluded their first preseason under Josh McDaniels with a 23-6 win over the New England Patriots on Friday.