The Raiders are still trying to recover from one of the worst drafts in recent NFL history. Having all of this year’s picks make the roster is a good start.
Adam Hill
Raiders Reporter/Sports Columnist
Email: ahill@reviewjournal.com
Phone: (702) 224-5509
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.
The Rebels scored on the first play of the game and got rushing touchdowns from four players in a season-opening victory over Bryant at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday.
The UNLV football game against Bryant, played indoors at Allegiant Stadium, was briefly halted late in the first half as water seeped into the venue during a downpour.
The Vipers, who finished 2-8 with the worst attendance in the XFL, will not return to Cashman Field next season and could be looking for a new home city.
The Raiders’ decision on who is the No. 2 quarterback behind Jimmy Garoppolo could be situational. Brian Hoyer is the logical choice over Aidan O’Connell to start the season.
The Raiders tried to take a calculated risk on a talented young linebacker who had a strong preseason, but were unable to sneak him back onto the roster.
The Raiders didn’t get a whole lot of production out of top pick Tyree Wilson in his first NFL action, but he did show some signs of why he was drafted so high.
Several people in a position to know the details say former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want his Ole Miss squad to play at Allegiant Stadium.
A closer look at the numbers reveals the Raiders may have actually taken a step forward last season despite finishing with four fewer wins and missing the playoffs.
The Raiders moved on from one of their longest-tenured players Thursday, releasing a former starting offensive tackle who had been on the roster since the 2018 draft.
The NFL passed a new rule this offseason that allows teams to designate an emergency quarterback who won’t count against the 46-player active roster limit.
Nigeria native David Agoha joined the Raiders in the offseason as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program and already has made an impression.
Returning UNLV starting punter Marshall Nichols shares a home stadium and personal kicking coach with Raiders Pro Bowler AJ Cole.
One piece of advice Troy Polamalu shared about how to make sure you’re in a position to make plays has stuck with his nephew, who scored his first NFL touchdown Saturday.
A look at how the Raiders’ offensive starters, including quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, fared in their first appearance of the preseason Saturday against the Rams.