The veteran quarterback connected on a deep ball to the 2020 first-round pick in what the team hopes is just a preview of bigger things to come.
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered MMA, prep sports, Raiders and Golden Knights while helping coordinate digital coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
Fifth-year linebacker James Onwualu joins running back Theo Riddick on the reserve/retired list less than a week into the Raiders’ training camp.
John Brown, signed by the Raiders in the offseason, is one of the NFL’s fastest players, but he said he couldn’t beat fellow wide receiver Henry Ruggs in a race.
Miles Robinson scored the only goal as the United States defeated Mexico to win the Gold Cup in front of a capacity crowd of 61,514 Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium.
The United States is coming off a wild win over Mexico in June’s Nations League final. Both coaches expect a physical game when they take the field at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Kicker Daniel Carlson on Saturday became the second player on the list. Running back Jalen Richard is expected to return to practice on Tuesday.
Jon Gruden said his team is putting its experiences from last season to the test as more virtual interactions have been required already in training camp.
The Raiders lost some of their backfield depth just a few days into training camp with Friday’s announcement that Theo Riddick was retiring.
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 30-year-old offensive lineman entered the offseason as a free-agent, but agreed to stay with the Raiders and is a projected starter at guard on the rebuilt unit.
Two-division champion Amanda Nunes has tested positive for COVID and will be unable to defend her women’s bantamweight title against Julianna Pena at UFC 265.
End Yannick Ngakoue is one of several new defensive players for the Raiders who begin training camp Tuesday with their sights set on ending a four-year playoff drought.
Raiders owner Mark Davis said he hadn’t fully evaluated the new policy, but believes his team will do what’s necessary to play a full schedule.
General manager Mike Mayock said his head coach and quarterback have grown to the point where Derek Carr finishes Jon Gruden’s sentences like a married couple.
The ninth annual event returns in September after the festivities were canceled in 2020 due to limitations on large gatherings.