Raiders coach Antonio Pierce took a page out of Lions coach Dan Campbell’s successful playbook, building a quality coaching staff composed of former NFL players.
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The Raiders added depth to their offensive line room Monday by reportedly agreeing to contract terms with a former Pro Bowler.
The Raiders didn’t take a cornerback with one of their first three picks in the 2024 NFL draft, meaning they could still look to add a free agent at the position.
The Raiders’ latest signing played the past five seasons for the Los Angeles Chargers, the team’s AFC West rival. He has played in 46 games during his career.
Of the 44 quarterbacks the Raiders have drafted since 1959, only two have winning records as prolonged starters with the club.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce wouldn’t discuss why Kliff Kingsbury didn’t take the offensive coordinator job, but he did talk about Luke Getsy, who was hired for the position.
Jack Squirek, whose interception return for a touchdown for the Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII is considered one of the greatest plays in NFL history, died Friday at 64.
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce delivered a message to his team as it begins preparations for Sunday’s game against the Vikings: More action, less talk.
Antonio Pierce’s background as a former NFL player not only gives him a unique perspective but also serves him well as he transitions to his new position.
Fans are understandably upset over the Raiders’ three-game losing streak, and it’s created a lot of questions. Here’s a sampling of what arrived in this week’s mailbag.
Tom Brady’s bid to purchase a stake in the Raiders is being held up at the NFL approval level because of the discount Mark Davis is willing to offer him, according to a report.
Defensive end Chandler Jones was not with the team for Wednesday’s practice. He later posted that a member of the city’s Crisis Response Team was sent to his home.
Of the Raiders’ 53-man roster, only 14 players remain from the club that coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler inherited in January 2022.
A revamped Raiders secondary — led by two wily veterans, a speedy rookie and two third-year players — has been turning heads for two weeks in training camp.
Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo added 13 pounds of muscle since last season, realizing the physicality he needs to play closer to the line of scrimmage.