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Check out how the Raiders grade out at their respective position groups through the first five games of the 2019 season.
The team also announced the return of offensive guard Lester Cotton Sr. to the practice squad in a series of bye-week moves on Thursday.
Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s suspension has been upheld on appeal, meaning he will be suspended for the rest of the 2019 season, including the postseason.
As their last season in Oakland reaches the bye week, the Raiders are defying expectations and are firmly in the early playoff mix after a pair of wins away from home.
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Raiders Like The Progress of Young Team, Acquire WR Zay Jones - VIDEO
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden likes what he sees out of his young team who have been impressive despite injuries to veteran players. The team acquired wide receiver Zay Jones from the Buffalo Bills in a trade. The youthful Raiders are currently 3-2 and have and are on a bye week before playing the Packers in Green Bay. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Highlights from the NFL London - Raiders-Bears feature video
In the first NFL game to be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, the Raiders came away with a win over the Bears to bring their record to 3-2. The Review-Journal spent the days leading up to the event speaking to soccer and football fans to discover how deep their passion for their teams is and what those overseas know about the NFL. Here's the highlights from our experiences in England. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Josh Jacobs says his goal was to keep the Raiders in the game
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs said his goal was to keep the team in the game after a miscommunication on a play caused a fumble that was recovered by Bears linebacker Khalil Mack. The Raiders won, 24-21. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders upset the Bears in London, improve to 3-2
The Raiders defeated the Bears in London and heads into their bye week breaking .500 on the season. The Raiders will have the opportunity to get healthy before facing the Packers in Green Bay in two weeks. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Victory in London Shows Growth of Young Players - VIDEO
The Raiders win over the Chicago Bears in London was rookie Josh Jacobs' best game this season. Jacobs, Moreau and the other Raiders rookies and second year players received praise from head coach Jon Gruden and quarterback Derek Carr after the game. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Win in London, Beat Bears 24-21 - Video
The Raiders are 3-2 after beating the Bears 24-21 for the team's first win in London. While the Bears were able to overcome a 17-point deficit, the Raiders took advantage of a 4th quarter penalty that set them up for success. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto and Raiders beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal Myles Simmons breakdown the win.
Vegas Nation Gameday Preview from London: Raiders vs. Bears
Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney previews the Oakland Raiders vs. the Chicago Bears and gives an update on the team's inactive players from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Soccer fans in London talk about the Premier League, NFL
As the NFL comes to London with the Raiders vs. the Bears, fans at a Premier League game between West Ham United and Crystal Palace talk about their love for the sport they call football and what they've come to learn about the NFL so far. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Vs Bears Preview - Video
The Oakland Raiders will play the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday, and Raiders beat writer Myles Simmons goes over the three things to watch during the game.
Raiders fans in London talk about the team's impending move to Vegas
With the Raiders playing the Bears in London, fans of the team have traveled from near and far to come out and support them. Review-Journal columnist Ed Graney asks fans if they will continue to do so when the Silver and Black moves to Las Vegas. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders fans arrive in London for Bears game - Video
Raiders' fans from near and far traveled out for festivities in London where the team will play the Chicago Bears on Sunday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former Raiders LB Khalil Mack talks about facing his old team - Video
Linebacker Khalil Mack was traded to the Chicago Bears by the Raiders in 2018 and will play his former team for the first time since on Sunday, Oct. 6 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Personal seat licenses for Raiders almost sold out - VIDEO
Personal seat license sales (PSL) for the $2 billion 65,000 fan-capacity domed Allegiant Stadium are about 96 percent sold, with the sales process expected to wrap up by Thanksgiving. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Spend $28 Million on new parking areas - VIDEO
The Raiders have spent $28 million on new parking locations on Valley View Boulevard between Reno and Tropicana avenues. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Linebacker Vontaze Burfict Suspended for Rest of Season - VIDEO
Vontaze Burfict was ejected in the second quarter of the Raiders 31-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts after a helmet-to-helmet hit on tight end Jack Doyle. It was announced on Monday that the linebacker would be suspended for the rest of the season. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head To London 2-2, Beat Colts 31-24 - VIDEO
The Raiders snapped their losing streak beating the Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis. The team heads directly to London to prepare for next weeks game against the Bears. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation: Raiders discuss their 31-24 win over the Colts
Following their 31-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Maxx Crosby, Erik Harris, Josh Jacobs and Trevor Davis discuss the key plays that the team executed to collect a road win. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gruden Proud of Raiders After Winning 31-24 in Indianapolis
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he is proud of his team after they came away with a win against the Indianapolis Colts in game two of their stretch of games away from Oakland. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Snap Two-Game Losing Streak With Win Over Colts - Video
The Raiders pulled away with the team's first road win of the season, beating the Colts 31-24.
Vegas Nation: Raiders-Colts Gameday Preview
T.Y. Hilton is out and the Colts have other injuries that could open the doors for a Raiders win in Indianapolis. Adam Hill and Myles Simmons look at who needs to step up for the Raiders to come out victorious on the road. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Searching For Identity With Constantly Moving Parts - VIDEO
With a lot of early injuries, cuts and trades, the Raiders head to Indianapolis still searching for their team identity and trying to put together a complete football game. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders encouraged by linebacker situation, getting creative with LaMarcus Joyner - VIDEO
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said today that the linebacking core still looks shaky but they are encouraged by the progress they have made since Sundays's loss. In that loss defensive back LaMarcus Joyner was not used very much, but the team is looking for creative ways for him to make and impact. (Le'Andre fox/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnathan Abram Interviews Rookie Hunter Renfrow - VIDEO
Raiders Safety Johnathan Abram interviews rookie Wide Receiver Hunter Renfrow asking about Renfrow's college career, NFL transition, and record setting hands. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Colts Present Another Challenge in Raiders Road Schedule- FULL PRESSER - VIDEO
Game two of the Raiders long trip away from home come in the form of a very good Indianapolis Colts team, who haven't lost a step since Andrew Luck's surprise retirement.(Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders looking for ways to disrupt Jacoby Brissett and the Colts Offense - VIDEO
The Raiders face the Colts on Sunday in Indianapolis and the team understands that one of the keys to getting their second win of the season is to stop Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett who has been playing well since Andrew Lucks retirement. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Carr Not Overreacting After Raiders Second Loss - VIDEO
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr say's he isn't going to overreact to the team taking their second loss on Sunday. The Raiders are looking to get better and hold each other accountable to get back on track. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Make Roster Moves in Preparation for Colts - VIDEO
After Sunday's loss to the Vikings saw multiple Raiders go down with injuries, the team made multiple roster moves, including cutting week one starting wide receiver Ryan Grant, to prepare for a strong Colts team. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders Sign Linebacker Dakota Allen - VIDEO
With multiple injuries at the linebacker position, the Raiders signed Dakota Allen from the Rams practice squad (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Gruden Says Youthful Raiders are Looking to Improve - VIDEO
With a young team adversity is expected, but Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he is looking for the team to improve and get better play out of their first and second year players. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Injuries to the Linebacker Position Concerning for Raiders - VIDEO
With injuries to linebackers Vontaze Burfict, Marquel Lee and Nicholas Morrow, the Raiders found themselves with only two healthy backers during Sunday's loss to the Vikings in Minnesota. Head coach Jon Gruden says the team is "concerned to say the least." (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Are Trying to Find Their Way After Loss to Minnesota - VIDEO
With one of the toughest schedules in the league, the Raiders face tough competition back-to-back while still trying to establish who they are as a team. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders offense stays positive about progress despite loss to Vikings
Raiders wide receivers Tyrell Williams and J.J. Nelson both saw the end zone and tight end Darren Waller caught 13 passes for 134 yards in the team's loss to the Vikings. All three discuss what the team accomplished offensively despite losing. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Steel cables will hoist roof at Allegiant Stadium - VIDEO
Stainless steel cables are being put into place at Allegiant Stadium to begin the process of putting the roof on the 65,000-seat stadium in Las Vegas. Stadium Chief Operating Officer Don Webb explains how the cables will be used to get the roof put on the future home of the Raiders and UNLV football. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnathan Abram's wife on his "Hard Knocks" appearance
Johnathan Abram's wife thinks her husband was annoying on the first episode of the Raiders on HBO's "Hard Knocks."
Raiders Johnathan Abram On Moving to Las Vegas - Video
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram talks about the team moving to Las Vegas and how he is ready to bring his game to the desert in the new Allegiant Stadium.
Raiders Safety Johnathan Abram and Wife Bri'Anna On Being A Football Family - Video
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram and his wife Bri'Anna sit down to talk about being a football family and what it means for their daughter and how it changed their lifestyle.
Allegiant celebrates naming deal with tailgate party
Allegiant Air employees celebrate with a tailgate party after the company’s naming deal with the Raiders for the new Las Vegas stadium.
A look at the Raiders headquarters under construction in Henderson
Don Webb, chief operating officer of the LV Stadium Co., gives the Review-Journal a tour of the Raiders headquarters under construction in Henderson. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MGM Resorts views Las Vegas stadium as opportunity
MGM Resorts International intends to offer tailgating experiences at its resorts before and after events at Raiders stadium. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
1-on-1 with Johnathan Abram
Johnathan Abram Interviews Rookie Hunter Renfrow - VIDEO
Raiders Safety Johnathan Abram interviews rookie Wide Receiver Hunter Renfrow asking about Renfrow's college career, NFL transition, and record setting hands. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders put Abram on IR, Sign Juston Burris - VIDEO
The Raiders have officially put rookie safety Johnathan Abram on IR and in a corresponding move signed defensive back Juston Burris. Cornerback Gareon Conley is expected to play in Sunday's game while wide receiver J.J. Nelson is out with an ankle injury. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders place Abram on IR, begin preparation for Chiefs.- VIDEO
With Safety Johnathan Abram out for the rest of the season, the Raiders turn their focus to the NFC Runner Up Kansas City Chiefs. Derek Carr reflects on the life of former Raider Neiron Ball. (LeA'ndre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnathan Abram Out For Season With Injury - VIDEO
Raiders rookie safety Johnathan Abram will be placed on season ending IR with a shoulder injury sustained in Monday night's game against the Broncos. Cornerback Gareon Conley participated in today's practice after being carted off during the Broncos game. (Le'Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnathan Abram On Preparing For First Game Against Broncos - Video
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram talks about preparing for the 2019-2020 season of the NFL and the goals he hopes to accomplish this season with the team.
Johnathan Abram's wife on his "Hard Knocks" appearance
Johnathan Abram's wife thinks her husband was annoying on the first episode of the Raiders on HBO's "Hard Knocks."
Raiders Johnathan Abram On Moving to Las Vegas - Video
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram talks about the team moving to Las Vegas and how he is ready to bring his game to the desert in the new Allegiant Stadium.
Raiders Safety Johnathan Abram and Wife Bri'Anna On Being A Football Family - Video
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram and his wife Bri'Anna sit down to talk about being a football family and what it means for their daughter and how it changed their lifestyle.
Greg Bedard, who formerly covered the NFL for “Sports Illustrated,” will report on the league for the RJ, the news organization announced Monday.
When facing Khalil Mack for the first time since he was traded to the Bears, Jon Gruden was not about to let his former linebacker tap dance on his head.
The Raiders have acquired wide receiver Zay Jones from the Bills for a 2021 fifth-round pick, according to multiple reports.
Raiders captain and middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict is expected to have the appeal of his seasonlong suspension heard on Tuesday.
The rookie rushed for 123 yards in a 24-21 win against Chicago, his final score coming on the sort of jump Marcus Allen executed so often during his Hall of Fame career.
Oakland got to the quarterback four times in Sunday’s win over the Bears after recording just five sacks in the first four games of the season.
The Raiders are officially above .500 with a comeback 24-21 victory over the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday.
Former Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has filed a grievance against the team to recoup the nearly $30 million in guarantees the Raiders voided prior to his release in early September.
As the NFL’s international series arrives yet again Sunday with the Raiders and Bears meeting, the English Premier League continues to own a grasp on fans across the globe.
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