It’s inevitable there will be some surprises when the Raiders play the Chargers on Sunday. Managing them will be the key.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Talent abounds as four of the league’s best 12 or so quarterbacks will be behind center, including the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes.
Raiders standout tight end Darren Waller, who returned to practice last week, made it clear Tuesday that he will play Sunday in the season opener against the Chargers.
The Raiders have added veteran defensive lineman Kyle Peko to practice squad
Nate Hobbs, Tre’von Moehrig, Foster Moreau and Tyron Johnson have emerged as potential difference-makers for this Raiders team.
All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams quickly learned that the Raiders have so many talented receivers, every passing option is viable on every play.
Raiders fans have questions about the offensive line, buy-in to Josh McDaniels and the roles of the wide receivers.
Cle Ferrell gets a new beginning and role with a new Raiders coaching staff. What that means for the future isn’t known. But he isn’t sweating any of that.
The Raiders cut second-year offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, taken 17th overall in the 2021 NFL draft, and traded 2019 second-round cornerback Trayvon Mullen to the Cardinals.
The Raiders placed offensive tackle Brandon Parker on the injured reserve list Sunday because of a triceps injury, meaning he will miss the entire NFL season.
Darren Waller’s decision to change agents has fans wondering why he made that move, plus questions remain about final roster moves.
The Raiders’ biggest training camp question — the offensive line — remains a work in progress.
The Raiders concluded their first preseason under Josh McDaniels with a 23-6 win over the New England Patriots on Friday.
The performances of Alex Leatherwood and Cle Ferrell against the Patriots could determine their futures with the Raiders, if those futures haven’t already been decided.