It’s only a week into training camp, but the Raiders’ restocked wide receiver room is showing it can co-exist — and flourish — while mixing new additions and veterans.
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“The No. 1 way to disrupt is to have turnovers,” said Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, whose defense ranked last in the NFL in takeaways last season.
After passing his physical Sunday, new Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo took the field with his new teammates for the first time Wednesday.
Marcus Peters, a seven-year NFL veteran who played for the Baltimore Ravens the past three seasons, is a noted ballhawk who has 32 career interceptions.
To say a lot is riding on players like defensive end Tyree Wilson, tight end Michael Mayer, defensive tackle Byron Young, cornerback Jakorian Bennett and some others is an understatement.
The expectation is Josh Jacobs will eventually report to work with the Raiders, but the club has to consider all options.
The Raiders and Josh Jacobs fail to secure a new contract before franchise tag deadline.