Raiders coach Josh McDaniels addresses the media

By Vincent Bonsignore / Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 22, 2023 - 9:21 am

Updated September 22, 2023 - 10:31 am

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels addresses the media during a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang

The Raiders on Friday wrap up preparations for Sunday’s home opener against the Steelers. Ahead of practice, coach Josh McDaniels spoke to the media.

Among the topics he touched on is the status of wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who missed last Sunday’s game against the Bills.

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