The Raiders have no immediate needs at linebacker, but they should address the position in the later rounds of the NFL draft or with undrafted free agents.
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Raiders coach Antonio Pierce is set to add three more assistants to his staff, including a well-known former NFL running back.
For so many years a defensive weakness for the Raiders, this season’s cornerback group has impacted games with physicality and the ability to force turnovers.
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce defended Aidan O’Connell a day after the rookie quarterback threw three interceptions in a loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Defensive end Chandler Jones has been away from the Raiders for almost a month, since a slew of disparaging posts about the club began showing up on his social media accounts.
The Raiders signed veteran tight end O.J. Howard on Monday. The former first-round pick has played six seasons in the NFL.
Derek Carr hit a wide-open Davante Adams for a 35-yard touchdown on the first possession of overtime to spark the Raiders past the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Alex Leatherwood started at right tackle. But it was an opportunity squandered as he struggled mightily. Nowhere more so than in pass protection.
The buzz in Henderson has been palpable since the Raiders plucked Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler from New England and paid the price to reel in Davante Adams and Chandler Jones.
Raiders owner Mark Davis will officially present the late Cliff Branch into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler was vague regarding the potential of a new deal for wide receiver Hunter Renfrow.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has ties to the organization, family ties to Las Vegas and a proven track record as an NFL coach.
Interim coach Rich Bisaccia knows the Raiders’ inability to successfully manage the good times has led to two straight collapses during the second half of the season.
The Raiders roll into Los Angeles on Saturday to play the Rams in their second preseason game. Among the points of focus are Marcus Mariota and the Raiders’ defensive line.
The Raiders remain on target to get several defensive players back in time for Sunday night’s game against the Chiefs.