Veteran Raiders defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury Monday night.
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This was the Raiders’ first regular-season game before fans at Allegiant Stadium, and they watched the home team win it on a long touchdown pass in overtime.
Fans didn’t let the 100-plus degree heat deter them from carrying out a Raider tradition: tailgating. Some of them also lined up to receive COVID vaccination shots.
Raiders fans have plenty of questions this week about the defense, the offensive line and Richie Incognito.
The Raiders have their best roster in years, and talk of the playoffs is in the air. But for Derek Carr, keeping an even keel is the key.
K.J. Wright has plenty of experience in Gus Bradley’s defense and took time Monday to describe what exactly the “Otto” role entails in the system.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden sat down Monday with Review-Journal beat reporter Vincent Bonsignore for an exclusive one-on-one interview.
In need of linebacker help, the Raiders are turning to former Seattle Seahawk K.J. Wright on a one-year contract. He’ll join recent addition Denzel Perryman in a remade linebacker group.
Pastry chefs at the Patisserie at Aria Resort and Casino have recreated Raiders Derek Carr and Darren Waller as sculptures made almost entirely of chocolate.
The Raiders will require proof of COVID vaccinations before entering Allegiant Stadium this season. Vaccinations also will be provided on site before games.
Gerald McCoy spent nine seasons in Tampa Bay, where he was among the NFL’s elite interior defensive linemen. He missed all of last season with a ruptured quad tendon.
The splashy free agent signing and projected starting defensive end says he has quickly taken to the organization’s locker room and culture in his first year in Las Vegas.
The Raiders will employ a new-look defensive line and secondary in 2021 — along with a revamped offensive line that includes rookie right tackle Alex Leatherwood.
The parking and transportation plan for Allegiant Stadium was released Thursday by the Raiders, less than a month away from the $2 billion facility’s first scheduled major event.
The Raiders’ schedule is considered one of the most difficult in the NFL. But for the season to be a success, they must find a way to make the playoffs.