Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce made his case Saturday for why pass rusher Maxx Crosby should be named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year this season.
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The Raiders fell to 5-8 after getting shut out by the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Here are three takeaways from the loss.
If it’s apparent from the press box that Raiders coaches have no confidence in Aidan O’Connell, then surely the rookie quarterback can see it from the sideline.
The Raiders are mirroring the enthusiasm and toughness of their energetic, beloved new leader, who presided over a victory against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can’t stay healthy and looks washed up, as evidenced by Monday night’s pitiful performance against the Detroit Lions.
If the Raiders are to regain their national relevance, Josh McDaniels won’t be steering their ship. The waters he’s navigating are too deep for him to handle.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby plays the position as well as anyone else in the NFL, and he has been the catalyst for an improved defense this season.
Raiders center Hroniss Grasu is engaged to New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu, who faces the Aces in the WNBA Finals beginning Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Three takeaways from the Raiders’ loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The Raiders were rudderless yet again under Josh McDaniels, who suffered his most lopsided loss since taking over the team and now has an 18-29 coaching record.
Dalton Kincaid is a rookie tight end for the Bills, who selected him in April with the No. 25 overall pick in the NFL draft.
The Raiders opened the season with a victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High — their seventh straight win over their division rival.
Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was even better than his statistics would suggest in their preseason opener Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker missed the 2022 season with torn triceps in his right arm. But he’s back as one of the team’s longest-tenured players.
The Raiders’ 6-11 record reeks of squandered star power and unfulfilled potential, leaving Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler with plenty to prove.