The Raiders’ two major free-agent additions said coach Antonio Pierce and edge rusher Maxx Crosby played a role in them coming to Las Vegas.
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Antonio Pierce was elevated from Raiders linebackers coach to interim head coach Oct. 31. The Raiders have also set up an interview with another candidate.
The Raiders got four touchdown passes from rookie Aidan O’Connell and two scores from their defense en route to a record-setting night against the Chargers.
The Raiders will spend Monday and Tuesday in Southern California ahead of joint practices and game against Rams.
The Raiders traded tight end Darren Waller to the New York Giants for a third-round pick Tuesday, a move that was tied into an agreement to sign receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was one of three free agents who reached contract terms with the Raiders on Tuesday, joining receiver Phillip Dorsett and linebacker Robert Spillane.
The Raiders released quarterback Derek Carr on Tuesday after nine years with the franchise. Here’s a timeline of his career with the team.
Derek Carr’s release came before a Tuesday deadline that would have triggered a $40.4 million roster guarantee and after he refused to waive his no-trade clause.
Quarterback Derek Carr mixed his recent Raiders experience with faith on Saturday as a guest speaker at ChurchLV in Henderson during the evening service.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow were designated to return to practice from injured reserve, but it’s uncertain when they will play again.
Frustration is growing among the Raiders that star tight end Darren Waller is not demonstrating the necessary fight to get back on the field after a pair of hamstring injuries.
As Josh McDaniels and Derek Carr continue to build their relationship, their weekly phone calls are a key component.
It took incredible mental might just to keep up with who was lining up at what position as coach Josh McDaniels continued to mix and match on the offensive line.
Antonio Pierce most recently was Arizona State’s defensive coordinator, associate head coach and recruiting coordinator before resigning two weeks ago.
The 5-4 Raiders have lost consecutive games to fall out of first place in the AFC West. The 6-4 Kansas City Chiefs are now in first place.