Bengals scout Trey Brown and Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly on Wednesday emerged as Raiders general manager candidates.
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The Lions dominated the Cardinals as 13-point underdogs in a stunning 30-12 victory and the Saints bullied the Buccaneers as 11½-point underdogs in a shocking 9-0 win.
The Raiders will look to snap their two-game losing streak when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Wide receiver DeSean Jackson said he’s comfortable with the playbook after two weeks with the Raiders, who desperately need him on the field because of his speed.
Desmond Trufant, a nine-year veteran, is signing with the Raiders to add depth to an injury-riddled position.
The Raiders are arguably the most surprising 2-0 team after traveling across the country on a short week and beating the Steelers 26-17 on Sunday as 5½-point underdogs.
The defense again played a major part in an early-season victory, as the Raiders beat Pittsburgh 26-17 at Heinz Field.
Grades of A all around as Raiders begin season 2-0.
The Raiders dominated up front offensively and defensively in their road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Derek Carr’s 61-yard touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs essentially put away the Raiders’ 26-17 win over the Steelers at Heinz Field.
The Vegas Nation crew gets you ready for the Raiders at Steelers.
Raiders starting guard Richie Incognito and linebacker Nicholas Morrow both left Thursday’s practice against the Rams with apparent injuries. No word yet on the severity.
Marc Badain has resigned as the Raiders’ president, and he will be replaced by Dan Ventrelle on an interim basis.
The Chiefs have reeled off three consecutive 12-win seasons, and Las Vegas oddsmakers expect them to hit that mark again in the first 17-game regular season in NFL history.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas made 11 starts and finished with a career-high 62 tackles with nine pass breakups last season for the Carolina Panthers.
