The Raiders might make for great television this summer, but they’d rather not.
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The Raiders and Green Bay Packers are confirmed as candidates for a preseason game Canada with Saskatchewan and Winnipeg as the most likely locations.
The Raiders reaped no immediate on-field benefits in 2018 when trading Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper. On Tuesday, coach Jon Gruden noted the benefits have begun.
The Raiders know Drew Lock. Soon, they hope to know Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins better, too.
NFL owners delivered an expected but momentous vote Monday, approving the Raiders’ lease to occupy the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum until the franchise relocates to Las Vegas.
All things considered, the Raiders’ relationship with the city and state has been a good one, and several reports Thursday enumerated some of the positives that already have emerged.
The Raiders made two additions Friday, one who could start in 2019 and another whom they hope sees minimal action.
The Oakland City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement Thursday that allows the Raiders to remain in Oakland until the franchise relocates to Las Vegas, the final sign-off required for the document to be authorized.
Stadium Company Chief Operating Officer Don Webb assured everyone nothing had changed on the completion date and that everything was still on schedule despite some recent snags in the delivery of steel components to the stadium site.
The Raiders filled one of two major voids on their offensive line Thursday. The other one could be addressed in the draft.
The cast of Fox Sports 1’s “Lock It In” weighs in on the Vegas Golden Knights’ chances of making another run at the Stanley Cup and if the Raiders will find themselves in the Super Bowl in 2020.
A cornerback with starting experience joined the Raiders on Wednesday evening.
Dwayne Harris ignited a spark last Christmas Eve during a game that possibly was the Raiders’ last in Oakland and perhaps the final home game of Harris’ team tenure. Turns out, it was neither.
The Raiders made an expected but emotional move Saturday, releasing offensive tackle Donald Penn, who spent five seasons with the club and made two Pro Bowls. His departure clears $7.225 million in cash.
The Raiders signed former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson on Friday, adding more speed and depth to the position.
