The Raiders introduced four new defensive players on Thursday, and they all fit the profile of Pete Carroll-coached defenders.
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The Raiders released a veteran quarterback and center on the first day of NFL free agency Wednesday, but welcomed back a defensive tackle.
The Raiders were awarded two compensatory draft picks by the NFL on Tuesday for losing Bilal Nichols and Amik Robertson in free agency last year.
Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce is eager to get back on the field after missing all of last season with a knee injury.
Linebacker Divine Deablo, a three-year starter for the Raiders, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year, $14 million deal.
The Raiders lost three starters on defense during the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, but re-signed a pass rusher.
The Raiders are bringing back one of their pass rushers in the hopes he can form a lethal duo with defensive end Maxx Crosby.
The Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent safety Jeremy Chinn on a two-year contract worth $16 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The Raiders were 100-1 long shots at the Westgate SuperBook to win the Super Bowl before they acquired Geno Smith, and things haven’t changed much since.
The Raiders lost their second defensive starter in free agency Monday, as safety Tre’von Moehrig agreed to terms on a deal with the Carolina Panthers.
Linebacker Robert Spillane, the Raiders’ leading tackler the past two seasons, agreed to contract terms with the New England Patriots on Monday.
The Raiders agreed to terms with one of their pending free agents Sunday, less than 24 hours before the NFL’s legal tampering period begins.
The Raiders can begin negotiating with free agents at 9 a.m. Monday. Here are the positions of focus for the team and some potential targets.
The Raiders and Knights both turned to a Smith to address a team need this week, but one fan base appears far happier than the other.
The Raiders face key decisions on defense before free agency starts Monday, with seven players set to hit the open market, including Robert Spillane and Tre’von Moehrig.
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