The Raiders have shown in the past they’re willing to give roles to undrafted free agents who earn them. Here are seven such players to keep an eye on this offseason.
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The Raiders added eight players in the 2024 NFL draft class. Here are the picks with the best chance to succeed and the ones that were more head-scratching.
Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy, projected to be drafted from 12th to 20th, would give the Raiders an interior difference-maker they have lacked for years.
Coach Antonio Pierce said the Raiders must do whatever it takes to secure their quarterback of the future. His ideal choice might be LSU star Jayden Daniels.
The Raiders’ lowest grade in the 11 categories players were polled on was a D for head coach. Most of the votes were cast when Josh McDaniels coached the team.
The Raiders have lived with the inevitable ups and downs of rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell, but their playoff hopes hinge on him playing better.
Review-Journal reporter Vincent Bonsignore had an eventful year covering the Raiders, writing about Derek Carr’s exit and some choice words from Davante Adams.
Jimmy Garoppolo took a step toward returning for Sunday’s game, but the Raiders continue to prepare Brian Hoyer and Aidan O’Connell in case Garoppolo isn’t cleared to play.
The Raiders face a 1 p.m. PT deadline Tuesday to submit their 53-man roster to the NFL. Ninety-one players were competing for spots in training camp.
Jimmy Garoppolo was not on the practice field on Friday in Day Three of Raiders camp.
The NFL rolled out training camp report dates for all 32 teams, including the Raiders.
The Raiders are optimistic quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be ready for the season, but his contract has been revised to protect them if he’s not.
The Raiders took Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer, projected to be a first-round pick, with the 35th selection overall in the second round of Friday’s NFL draft.
The Raiders’ first-round pick Tyree Wilson, drafted with the seventh pick overall, speaks to the Las Vegas media on Friday.
Veteran wide receiver DeAndre Carter, coming off a career season, has agreed to terms with the Raiders. He caught 46 passes, including three touchdowns, last year.