NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo Thursday to say that the 2020 NFL draft will go on as scheduled April 23-25, threatening league discipline for speaking out against the decision.
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Raiders head coach Jon Gruden discussed the decision to fire Brentson Buckner and hire Rod Marinelli as defensive line coach.
The Raiders could address a need at linebacker with one of their two first-round picks.
NFL combine participant John Molchon is projected to be either a late-round draft pick or an undrafted free agent.
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and rookie tight end Noah Fant have displayed an ability to be receiving threats over the course of the 2019 season.
After leaving the field on a stretcher against the Chargers, rookie cornerback Trayvon Mullen is set to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Broncos.
Both Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) and starting left guard Richie Incognito (ankle) have been declared doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
Wide receivers Tyrell Williams, Hunter Renfrow and Zay Jones made crucial contributions in the Raiders’ passing game on Sunday.
After the Raiders traded him to the Texans earlier this week, cornerback Gareon Conley started for Houston on Sunday in the Texans’ 27-24 victory.
Raiders center Rodney Hudson left Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans with an ankle injury and did not return. Andre James filled in for the rest of the game.
The Raiders held leads of 14-7 and 21-13, but could not stave off a Texans comeback in Houston, falling 27-24.
Defensive back Lamarcus Joyner could see his role exanded on defense as soon as this week.
The starting right guard will miss the first two weeks of the season with a knee injury, but coach Jon Gruden said the player’s rehab is going well.
Andre James and Keisean Nixon are among the undrafted rookies making a push for the 53-man roster.