This was the Raiders’ first regular-season game before fans at Allegiant Stadium, and they watched the home team win it on a long touchdown pass in overtime.
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In need of linebacker help, the Raiders are turning to former Seattle Seahawk K.J. Wright on a one-year contract. He’ll join recent addition Denzel Perryman in a remade linebacker group.
The Raiders will require proof of COVID vaccinations before entering Allegiant Stadium this season. Vaccinations also will be provided on site before games.
Gerald McCoy spent nine seasons in Tampa Bay, where he was among the NFL’s elite interior defensive linemen. He missed all of last season with a ruptured quad tendon.
The splashy free agent signing and projected starting defensive end says he has quickly taken to the organization’s locker room and culture in his first year in Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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.
When the Raiders move into their new headquarters next month, the road to the facility will have them feeling at home before they arrive.