With final cuts less than a week away, the Raiders face a major decision on offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood, a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
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.
The Raiders’ offense, led by Derek Carr and Davante Adams, gives a peek preview of what’s ahead with a strong showing in practice against the Patriots.
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The Raiders’ two joint practices this week with the New England Patriots will give the coaching staff another chance to evaluate the offensive line.
Alex Leatherwood started at right tackle. But it was an opportunity squandered as he struggled mightily. Nowhere more so than in pass protection.
The Raiders opted to keep a number of key players at home rather than make the trip to Miami to play the Dolphins.
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The Raiders released wide receiver Demarcus Robinson as part of Tuesday’s cutdown to 85 players.
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It took incredible mental might just to keep up with who was lining up at what position as coach Josh McDaniels continued to mix and match on the offensive line.
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In this week’s Raiders mailbag, fans ask about the offensive line, who will play against the Vikings and who will be the team’s third wide receiver.