Vontaze Burfict was ejected in the second quarter of the Raiders 31-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts after a helmet-to-helmet hit on tight end Jack Doyle. It was announced on Monday that the linebacker would be suspended for the rest of the season. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said today that the linebacking core still looks shaky but they are encouraged by the progress they have made since Sundays’s loss. In that loss defensive back LaMarcus Joyner was not used very much, but the team is looking for creative ways for him to make and impact. (Le’Andre fox/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders face the Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis and the team understands that one of the keys to getting their second win of the season is to stop Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett who has been playing well since Andrew Lucks retirement. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
With multiple injuries at the linebacker position, the Raiders signed Dakota Allen from the Rams practice squad (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
The injury bug continues to plague the Raiders as many were listed as questionable and game time decisions for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders acquired wide receiver and return specialist Trevor Davis in a trade with the Packers Thursday morning. Davis helps a banged up receiving core as the team prepares for Sunday’s game against the Vikings
Raiders offensive guard Richie Incognito returned to practice after serving his two game suspension, while Trent Brown and a few others try to get healthy for the team’s upcoming stretch of away games. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders have officially put rookie safety Johnathan Abram on IR and in a corresponding move signed defensive back Juston Burris. Cornerback Gareon Conley is expected to play in Sunday’s game while wide receiver J.J. Nelson is out with an ankle injury. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley expected to play against the Chiefs after being listed as limited in Thursday’s practice. Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson talks about Kolton Miller and his matchup against Frank Clack in Sunday’s game. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
After a chaotic week leading to the departure of WR Antonio Brown, the Raiders handled business in their final home opener in Oakland with a victory over division rival Denver Broncos. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
