Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was even better than his statistics would suggest in their preseason opener Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Raiders star Davante Adams said after the team fell to 2-7 that “guys have got to play for one another. … Don’t got enough guys that are fully bought into that right now.”
Derek Carr’s extension with the Raiders is for three years and as much as $121 million and includes a no-trade clause.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson fumbled twice Monday night at Allegiant Stadium, undermining what was otherwise an exemplary outing by the 2019 NFL MVP.
Jonathan Taylor ran for a career-high 150 yards on Sunday during 44-27 victory to spearhead a team output of 212 rushing yards, a season high.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he spoke to linebacker Cory Littleton and noted that “he seems to be feeling fine” after relegation to the team’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.