Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce made his case Saturday for why pass rusher Maxx Crosby should be named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year this season.
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The Raiders have had a spirited training camp, but big picture conclusions can’t be drawn until the regular season begins next month against the Denver Broncos.
There’s something about the Raiders and fanatical finishes. Here’s a look at four of them, including the Immaculate Reception, a play that happened 50 years ago in Pittsburgh.
Josh Jacobs powered the Raiders to a victory Sunday and eclipsed his mentor’s franchise record for most rushing yards in a player’s first 50 games.
How the Raiders performed in a 38-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Harrison Bailey and Doug Brumfield split reps at quarterback, Austin Ajiake and Bryce Jackson had interceptions during their spring showcase at Allegiant Stadium.
Haskell Garrett battled his way to All-Big Ten honors as a fifth-year senior in 2021 despite spraining his ankle midway through the season against Maryland.
UNLV has hired Raiders assistant wide receivers coach Nick Holz as offensive coordinator. He spent the past 10 years with the NFL team.
In six games, the 26-year old hasn’t allowed a sack and is third-best pass blocking tackle in the league, according to Pro Football Focus.
UNLV’s Charles Williams has had some of the best games of his career against Fresno State, his hometown team, rushing for 153 yards in 2016 and 121 in 2018.
The Raiders on Friday announced the signings of defensive end Malcolm Koonce and linebacker Divine Deablo, ensuring their full rookie class is under contract for the beginning of training camp.
The defending Super Bowl champions are finalizing yet another outstanding season. They clinched the AFC West earlier this month and sport NFL’s best record at 13-1.
The Chargers’ Tyrod Taylor missed Sunday’s game because a team doctor punctured his lung while attempting to administer a painkilling injection, according to ESPN.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst is preparing to play in his third NFL season on what could be the most formidable line of his burgeoning career.
The Rebels on Thursday received a commitment from senior tight end Shaun Grayson, via his Twitter account. He attends La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California.