The Raiders might not have high expectations among national analysts and oddsmakers, but their star players have the respect of fellow players around the NFL.
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The Raiders’ Josh Jacobs led the NFL in rushing yards last season as a full-time player and most likely would have the same role this season if he reports to the team.
Cornerback Brandon Facyson is having a strong training camp, but he needed assistance to the locker room after suffering an apparent leg injury during Tuesday’s practice.
The Raiders have already produced some memorable games in their shiny new home of Allegiant Stadium since it opened in 2020. Here are the top five:
“The first day of pads, real football starts. … That’s the most exciting part about training camp,” fullback Jakob Johnson said a day before the Raiders start hitting.
The former third-round pick enters his second season feeling bigger and stronger after an illness depleted his size and strength during a productive rookie season.
Arguments about whether or not the Raiders should commit to running back Josh Jacobs are valid and fair, but fans shouldn’t engage with him directly on social media.
The Raiders’ Davante Adams is not only one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, but he has gone out of his way to try to help make his teammates better.
Running back Josh Jacobs, who hasn’t signed the franchise tag and isn’t under contract with the Raiders, was active Thursday on social media responding to fans and liking posts.
Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby would love to see Josh Jacobs on the practice field, but they also want to see him get the compensation he is seeking from the Raiders.
Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers spent most of last season on the practice squad before serving as Jarrett Stidham’s backup for the final two games.
First-round pick Tyree Wilson didn’t participate in on-field activities through the NFL draft process or during the Raiders’ offseason because of a foot injury.
Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs misplayed a fly ball during Saturday’s Battle For Vegas and left the game with a cut above his right eye just days before the start of training camp.
A first-place selection for UNLV in the Mountain West football poll led to much mockery and derision, but the voter revealed a rational explanation for the pick.
A month after firing Rod Woodson following a disappointing 2-8 season in their inaugural XFL campaign, the Vipers turned to the NFL ranks for a replacement coach.
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