The Raiders made some surprising changes to the offense during the offseason. While it creates the potential for improvement, it might take time to come together.
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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.
Raiders fans have lots of questions about the offensive line, wide receiver Henry Ruggs and whether general manager Mike Mayock is on the hot seat.
Raiders fifth-round draft pick Nate Hobbs plays with a physicality and chip on his shoulder that make him an intriguing possibility at slot cornerback.
On Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders honored Juliana Urtubey from Kermit R. Booker Sr. Elementary School in Las Vegas, who was recently named the 2021 National Teacher of the Year.
Based on secondary ticket market prices, four of the five most sought-after tickets in the NFL are for Raiders home games.
The NFL released its schedule on Wednesday, and several opening-week games are intriguing matchups.
All four AFC West teams will play the quartet of teams from the AFC North and NFC East.
The Raiders have self-destructed over the second half of their schedule the last two years. Avoiding a repeat will mean dealing with a difficult late-season schedule.
TickPick Vice President of Operations Jack Slingland said Raiders tickets are the most in demand in the NFL. “The Raiders are now the hottest ticket in the NFL,” he said.
The Raiders will open against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football. They also will visit Dallas to play the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
The NFL will officially release its 2021 preseason and regular-season schedule on Wednesday.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell wore No. 96 during his first two seasons in the NFL, but he has switched to the number he wore in college.
The NFL is allowing teams to conduct off-site training camps, but the Raiders will stay put in Henderson
Buffalo defensive end Malcolm Koonce, selected by the Raiders in the third round of the NFL draft, brings an elevated understanding and natural feel for the pass rush.