The Raiders challenged Ashton Jeanty to switch up his pass protection technique if he wanted to play on third downs this season. The rookie is answering the call.
Adam Hill
Sports Columnist/Reporter
Email: ahill@reviewjournal.com
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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.
UNLV received a package that includes a financial payment and tickets and a suite for the Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford fight for moving its home football opener.
The Raiders put quarterback Aidan O’Connell on a special play clock Wednesday to try to speed him up, which led to a few frustrating moments at practice.
Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty understands why fans were excited about his highlight-reel run Saturday, but he wasn’t that impressed with himself.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll essentially declared a winner in the competition between Jordan Meredith and Jackson Powers-Johnson to be the team’s starting center.
Raiders receiver Alex Bachman is in his seventh NFL training camp and performing well enough to make his first initial 53-man roster with a cold and determined demeanor.
The Mountain West announced Friday it is requiring teams to put out injury reports before all conference games, starting this season.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle questioned the Raiders’ usage of defensive end Maxx Crosby after a joint practice between the teams Thursday.
Jordan Meredith has had to fight for every one of his NFL reps. That work may be paying off, as he’s in line to be the Raiders’ starting center this season.
Raiders safety Terrell Edmunds, who spent time with four organizations the past two years, is embracing his opportunity in Las Vegas after signing Sunday.
The Raiders picked up a veteran wide receiver on Monday to add some extra competition to their training camp.
All UFC events will be included as part of a streaming service thanks to a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal the organization announced Monday.
Dylan Laube’s rookie season as a running back couldn’t have gone much worse, but his breakout preseason opener for the Raiders has him excitedly looking forward to his second year.
Raiders defensive lineman Treven Ma’ae once thought he was moving to Las Vegas to finish high school. But the city has now become a major part of his life.
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith didn’t care for a sign criticizing him and let the fan know it before Thursday’s game in Seattle. Maxx Crosby followed Smith’s lead.