Michael Gehlken breaks down how the Raiders are finalizing their roster and who will make the team.
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The NFL trade deadline is in October, but aside from the days surrounding the April draft, this week is the busiest for activity between teams — and the Raiders need an upgrade at linebacker.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Redskins’ season in the 19th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Gareon Conley appears on track for Week 1.
Raiders rookie safety Shalom Luani has come a long way since sleeping on a garage floor in Hayward, California.
The Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight also might have eclipsed the $100 million mark, according to Westgate sports book director Jay Kornegay.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Giants’ season in the 18th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Derek Carr’s final throw of the preseason was also his riskiest. But it paid off.
Donald Penn felt rewarded Saturday. The Raiders left tackle appeared in two series during an exhibition against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the 49ers’ season in the 17th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Bryan Salmond and Kelly Stewart bring you the best tweets from the third Raiders preseason game.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Sunset Station sports book director Chuck Esposito preview the Packers’ season in the 16th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Raiders left tackle Donald Penn made his preseason debut Saturday after missing training camp because of a contract holdout. He did not start but played during the second and third offensive series of a 24-20 loss at Dallas.
There is a cost to preseason football, one whose price isn’t shown on a ticket stub. Some Raiders starters were charged Saturday in the second quarter of a 24-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
The New England Patriots may have a new challenge to overcome when they begin defending their Super Bowl title in less than two weeks.
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