Don Banks, the veteran football writer who was recently hired by the Review-Journal to cover the NFL, died in his sleep early Sunday after attending Hall of Fame ceremonies.
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The Raiders’ starting defensive line in their base defense might not feature a premier pass rusher. The group could help the pass rush just the same.
The former wide receiver died of natural causes Saturday afternoon in an Arizona hotel room, according to a Twitter post by the Bullhead City Police Department.
The star wide receiver, in his first season with the team, has missed six of seven practices since training camp opened and has yet to get in a full session.
The quarterback confirmed a comment from his brother on NFL Network this week that he is building a home next door to coach Jon Gruden for when the team moves to Las Vegas.
The 14th season of the HBO all-access training camp reality series debuts Tuesday, with viewers getting a close-up look at coach Jon Gruden and his Raiders team.
A.J. Cole’s strong training camp forcing team into decision on its starting punter.
The starting tight end, who has exhibited big-play ability in limited action, isn’t expected to be sidelined for a prolonged period as he deals with an AC joint sprain.
A new HBO trailer for the show “Hard Knocks,” which will follow the Raiders at training camp, features the NFL Films poem “The Autumn Wind.”
The Raiders are expected to exercise their option to hold training camp in Napa next year and seek a new agreement to continue practicing there in summers to come.
The 22-year-old was released by the Ravens on Wednesday after he fought a teammate in practice and celebrated a touchdown by throwing a football in a pond on Monday.
The star wide receiver could reprise his role as a punt returner in limited situations, according to special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia.
The quarterback has purchased a home next to his coach ahead of the team’s 2020 move to Southern Nevada, according to his brother.
HBO has released the official teaser trailer for this season of “Hard Knocks”.
With several new faces around him on offense, odds favor Carr still running things when the Las Vegas Era kicks off in 2020.
