Three takeaways from the Raiders’ loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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The Raiders got good news on Sunday for one of their key players on defense.
Dumb penalties. Sloppy tackling. Mental breakdowns. Self-inflicted wounds. You name it, the Raiders did it to themselves again in another winnable game.
From the strengths and weaknesses of the Raiders to whether a big move is coming, Raiders fans have questions.
Three first-year Raiders were among the team captains chosen for this season, the club announced Friday.
“Dr. Alan” Dumond is a two-time top-five finisher in the Westgate SuperContest. The Wizardraceandsports.com handicapper analyzes all 16 AFC teams.
Rookie tight end Michael Mayer got thrown around by star defensive end Maxx Crosby in multiple one-on-one scrimmage battles during the Raiders’ first day in full pads.
Cornerback Brandon Facyson is having a strong training camp, but he needed assistance to the locker room after suffering an apparent leg injury during Tuesday’s practice.
The Raiders made the move Tuesday to add depth to the quarterback position.
Training camp emergence from two players triggered the move.
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What might seem like a minor rule change could have huge implications. Expect kicker Daniel Carlson and the Raiders to think of every edge available.
Chandler Jones, the 33-year-old veteran Raiders edge rusher, is sporting a leaner frame this spring, with 250 pounds on his 6-foot-5-inch build instead of 265.
Josh McDaniels expressed confidence in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s availability for training camp and the season opener.
The Raiders have added 16 new players and retained eight of their own free agents. But at least nine Raiders from last season will be playing elsewhere.