The AFC fell just short in the inaugural Pro Bowl Games on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, but Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby already has his eyes set on next season.
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Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who will participate in the Pro Bowl Games on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, expects discussions to begin soon on a new contract.
Jeremiah Fennell, a 10-year-old Las Vegas native, is a burgeoning sports broadcaster with a YouTube channel that will include exclusive interviews with Pro Bowl players.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs isn’t a fan of Pro Bowl week — “This (expletive) is stupid,” he said — but it’s not going away any time soon.
As a punter, the Raiders’ AJ Cole isn’t sure what he’s supposed to do during Sunday’s flag football games at Allegiant Stadium, but one thing is certain — he’ll have a good time.
Derek Carr, who has played his final game with the Raiders, said Thursday at the Pro Bowl Games that he won’t extend the Feb. 15 date for his contract to become fully guaranteed.
The Pro Bowl Games will kick off with skills competitions Thursday at the Raiders’ headquarters and will be televised on ESPN. The event concludes Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Derek Carr’s addition to the Pro Bowl roster raises an interesting contract question that could determine how long he remains with the Raiders.
Sunday’s victory by the Chiefs propelled punter AJ Cole into Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium, joining Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs and Maxx Crosby.
Three players from the Raiders have been selected to participate in the re-imagined Pro Bowl weekend at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 5.
AJ Cole steals Pro Bowl show with a sideline soundbite — “Got zero punts, three holds (on kicks), two halftime hot dogs,” Raiders punter says.
The NFL’s investment in Las Vegas is perhaps the saving grace of a Pro Bowl that resembled a peewee football practice more than an All-Star game.
Buffalo’s Stefon Diggs got the best of his little brother, Cowboys standout Trevon Diggs, as both players took on several roles in the Pro Bowl.
On the 19-yard touchdown pass to Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans, it was a simple case of physics for Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman. He stands 5 feet 11 inches while Evans is 6-5.
Defensive end Maxx Crosby recorded two sacks and batted down three passes in his first appearance in the Pro Bowl, which was played Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.