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.
Sophomore middle linebacker Christian Thatcher had 18 tackles to help Arbor View to a 38-6 victory over Shadow Ridge last week. He already has received college offers.
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.
Michigan State transfer wide receiver Ricky White caught eight passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns in a rout of Idaho State on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
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, a two-time top-five finisher in the Westgate SuperContest, analyzes all 16 NFC teams, designating each squad as a contender or a pretender.
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was on the “Circa Football Preview” panel Saturday, during which he was asked if he ever bets against his former team.
“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.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Doug Brumfield turned in the second-most efficient game in UNLV history in an impressive opening-game win over Idaho State.