The Raiders will employ a new-look defensive line and secondary in 2021 — along with a revamped offensive line that includes rookie right tackle Alex Leatherwood.
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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.
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.
The Raiders’ headquarters in Henderson has been completed for almost a year, but COVID-19 restrictions have kept everyone except essential employees out of most of the facility.
Since talk of relocating to Las Vegan began in 2016, the value of the Las Vegas Raiders has soared and now eclipses the $3 billion mark, according to Forbes magazine.
Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Ed Graney, Adam Hill, Mick Akers and Heidi Fang to breakdown what’s new with the Raiders.
Carl Nassib said Thursday he is a big fan of his new home except for the drivers and one other staple of the city.
The star right tackle did not participate and was not in pads during the team’s Friday practice at Allegiant Stadium.
Prior to Ray Guy, pro football punters were an afterthought, but his booming leg and flair for the big moment changed all that.
When the Raiders move into their new headquarters next month, the road to the facility will have them feeling at home before they arrive.
If the coronavirus crisis were to delay the completion of Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders have contingency plans that could include finding a temporary place to play.