The Raiders’ Carl Nassib becoming the first openly gay active player in the NFL is only the latest example of the Raiders leading the way in the NFL for tolerance and inclusiveness.
Vincent Bonsignore
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Fans have questions about possible roster additions, the progress of second- and third-year players and the reaction to Carl Nassib announcing he is gay.
The minor accident occurred Wedesday in the parking lot of a Las Vegas mall, according to TMZ.
Derek Carr on teammate Carl Nassib, who on Monday became the first openly gay active player in the NFL: ”We always say we are a family in that Raider locker room, and we mean that too.”
Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib announced on Instagram on Monday that he is gay. The Raiders pass-rush specialist becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
The Raiders came to terms with second-round draft pick Tre’von Moehrig on Monday, leaving only third-rounders Divine Deablo and Malcolm Koonce unsigned.
There is quiet confidence growing among the Raiders about making a real playoff push. The time for making excuses about second-half swoons is past.
Raiders fans have questions on Damon Arnette and depth at key positions.
The Raiders addressed the youth and inexperience at backup linebacker by signing Darron Lee. They also signed cornerback De’Vante Bausby.
Coming off two straight seasons in which playoff hopes were sabotaged by second-half collapses, Gruden believes it’s time for the Raiders to take a big step forward.
In an exclusive interview with the Review-Journal, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr touches on Jon Gruden, Henry Ruggs, the revamped offensive line and a contract extension.
The Denver Broncos pass-rusher has heard all the rumors about Aaron Rodgers or Deshaun Watson joining him in Denver, but he refuses to get emotionally invested.
The addition of running back Kenyan Drake and his multiple skills is expected to help the Raiders turn field goals into touchdowns.
With minicamp up next, Raiders fans have questions about the safety rotation, who will start at center and what the rotation will be at running back.