The Raiders agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu, who played in only two games last season because of injuries.
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The Patriots matched the Raiders’ offer sheet for restricted free agent Christian Elliss, paving the way for the linebacker to rejoin New England.
Wide receiver Ricky White ran a consensus 4.44 40-yard dash Monday at UNLV’s pro day, a dramatic improvement from the 4.61 he posted at the NFL scouting combine.
The Raiders have been to the playoffs twice in the past 22 years, but used to be one of the NFL’s dominant teams. The Review-Journal ranks their top-5 wins.
Dan Mullen begins his first spring football practice Thursday as UNLV’s coach, and those close to him, including Hall of Fame coach Urban Meyer, believe the sky is the limit.
Raiders fans want to know why quarterback Geno Smith’s new contract isn’t done yet, as well as what restructuring Christian Wilkins’ deal means.
Raheem Mostert was in the middle of free-agent talks with the Raiders when he got a text message from Geno Smith that left an impression on the running back.
The Raiders have neither introduced Geno Smith to the media nor agreed to a new contract with their new quarterback since acquiring him from the Seahawks.
The Raiders signed Patriots restricted free-agent linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet Wednesday, two days after bringing him to Las Vegas for a visit.
The Raiders signed players in the first week of free agency, but they still need playmakers on offense and defense and could find them in the NFL draft.
New Raiders coach Pete Carroll and new general manager John Spytek are looking to the future in rebuilding the team, but they want to be competitive as they do.
Aside from securing their starting quarterback, the Raiders have been mostly quiet on offense through the first week of free agency. That could change.
The Raiders lost several key defensive players in the first week of free agency, but signed their replacements and will look to the NFL draft for more help.
The conferences filed a motion to stay their case in California while they explore a resolution over $55 million in “poaching fees,” according to a report.
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez spoke to the Review-Journal while appearing on a panel of female leaders at the Palms on Friday.
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