The Raiders acquired Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett, who will become the team’s backup after an injury to Aidan O’Connell in the preseason finale.
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The Raiders began the process of trimming their roster Monday by waiving or releasing 18 players, including three veteran wide receivers.
Amari Cooper, who the Raiders selected No. 4 overall in the 2015 draft, is coming back to the organization on a one-year deal.
There were 10,223 entries Monday morning in the $1,000-entry Circa Survivor contest, which needs 15,000 entries to meet $15 million in guaranteed prize money.
Here is one final prediction of what the Raiders’ initial 53-man roster will look like heading into NFL cutdown day Tuesday.
The Raiders No. 1 wide receiver has requested a trade because he is frustrated that talks over a new contract have yet to bear fruit.
The Knight Hawks, in their fourth Indoor Football League season, earned their first championship with a thrilling win over the Green Bay Blizzard on Saturday.
Jackson Powers-Johnson has beaten out Alex Cappa and will start at right guard when the Raiders open the season Sept. 7 against the New England Patriots.
The Knight Hawks made a goal-line stand on the final play to defeat the Green Bay Blizzard and win their first Indoor Football League championship.
Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured wrist in the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in their preseason finale.
The Raiders’ starters, including quarterback Geno Smith, made a brief appearance in Saturday’s road loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their final preseason game.
The Rebels escaped FCS opponent Idaho State to open the Dan Mullen Era by making winning plays when needed most.
The Rebels rallied in the fourth quarter for a victory over FCS-foe Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday in Dan Mullen’s UNLV coaching debut.
Desert Pines is on its third football coach in three years, but the Jaguars still rolled to a season-opening win. Here’s a recap of Friday’s football action.
Bishop Gorman opened its 2025 season with a local opponent in Centennial, and the Gaels quickly showed they are still the top team in Southern Nevada.