Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is ready for his first season in Las Vegas, where his affable approach to leadership and camaraderie is resonating with teammates again.
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The Raiders have had a spirited training camp, but big picture conclusions can’t be drawn until the regular season begins next month against the Denver Broncos.
Arkansas transfer Jackson Woodard is already a leader on UNLV’s defense, having reunited with Rebels coach Barry Odom, his defensive coordinator with the Razorbacks.
Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was even better than his statistics would suggest in their preseason opener Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
Raiders receiver Davante Adams left Friday’s practice with a minor leg injury and should not see a single snap of preseason play — along with the other established starters.
Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker missed the 2022 season with torn triceps in his right arm. But he’s back as one of the team’s longest-tenured players.
Formerly a 100-catch, 1,000-yard receiver, Hunter Renfrow said he felt like he disappointed his teammates during a substandard 2022 season that was marred by injury.
Before reporting to training camp, Jermaine Eluemunor ventured across the pond to host a camp in England, where he serves as a steward of American football.
Washington senior linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio, a Bishop Gorman graduate, returned to Las Vegas for Pac-12 football media day at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Chandler Jones, the 33-year-old veteran Raiders edge rusher, is sporting a leaner frame this spring, with 250 pounds on his 6-foot-5-inch build instead of 265.
The late, great Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown convinced Top Rank chairman Bob Arum to become a boxing promoter. Now 91, Arum honored Brown last weekend.
The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, led by MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, open the NFL season Sept. 7 on “Thursday Night Football” against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler indicated he was relieved that Tyree Wilson was available at No. 7 and picked him to join a pass rush that includes Maxx Crosby.
Former Faith Lutheran star Dalton Kincaid, a tight end who played at Utah, was selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, going to the Buffalo Bills.
Dalton Kincaid and Darnell Washington could be first-round picks, while Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cedric Tillman and Kyu Blu Kelly also expect to be drafted.