The Raiders remained patient in the early hours of free agency. That ultimately paid off with the acquisition of wide receiver Davante Adams and pass rusher Chandler Jones.
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Figuring out where Derek Carr fits on the quarterback pay scale might take some time. What could take shape is a two-year extension at $40 million per season.
The Chargers beefed up during free agency. As did the Broncos and Raiders, prompting Adams to call the AFC West, home of the perennially tough Chiefs, “the best division in football.”
Davante Adams is fulfilling a lifelong dream for a Bay Area kid who grew up idolizing the silver and black, and he gets to play with his college QB.
For the fifth time in two weeks, Las Vegas sportsbooks adjusted their NFL futures after the Indianapolis Colts acquired quarterback Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons.
Those moves firmly re-establish the Raiders as a bold player in the NFL. One capable of creating positive shock waves across the league.
The Raiders made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams of the Packers in a trade on Thursday.
During his four seasons in New England, Chandler Jones played for Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who coached the defensive line and linebackers.
Rock Ya-Sin could play a big role for the Raiders as a trusted cornerback, either as a starter or a key sub-package defensive back.
The Raiders are reworking their defensive line by adding DE Chandler Jones, trading Yannick Ngakoue and releasing DE Carl Nassib.
Defensive end Maxx Crosby will remain in Las Vegas on a four-year contract for a reported $98.98 million and $53 million guaranteed.
Patrick Graham sees a sturdy foundation of players on defense. And that is before some of the expected reinforcements arrive via free agency and the draft.
Raiders fullback Alec Ingold will become a free agent after the club opts against tendering him. The Raiders also will release linebacker Cory Littleton.
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players.