A team that ranked eighth in yards and 10th in offense across the NFL last season fell flatter than a can of non-carbonated soda in the red zone.
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Teammates are already raving about Raiders rookie Alex Leatherwood, who has impressed with his power, athletic ability and businesslike approach.
The Raiders lost some of their backfield depth just a few days into training camp with Friday’s announcement that Theo Riddick was retiring.
The splashy free agent signing and projected starting defensive end says he has quickly taken to the organization’s locker room and culture in his first year in Las Vegas.
The Raiders’ defense needed an infusion of leadership as much as talent, and Gus Bradley and Yannick Ngakoue have stepped forcefully into that role.
The third-year safety finds himself in that all-too-important window when teams often determine a player’s long-term value.
The 30-year-old offensive lineman entered the offseason as a free-agent, but agreed to stay with the Raiders and is a projected starter at guard on the rebuilt unit.
By now he should have solidified himself as one of the best players on the defensive line in the NFL, not fighting to hold onto the starting job.
James as the team’s new starting center inherits all that three-time Pro Bowler Rodney Hudson meant and then some.
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs added 13 pounds of muscle during an offseason devoted to getting bigger, stronger and more explosive. And it shows.
As much focus as Derek Carr put on leading the offense on the first day of Raiders training camp Wednesday, he couldn’t help but notice what was going on across the line of scrimmage.
The Raiders will employ a new-look defensive line and secondary in 2021 — along with a revamped offensive line that includes rookie right tackle Alex Leatherwood.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he believes one of the worst units on his team last year can be a strength in 2021.
The Raiders and Golden Knights faced off at the “Battle for Vegas” charity softball game.
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