In need of linebacker help, the Raiders are turning to former Seattle Seahawk K.J. Wright on a one-year contract. He’ll join recent addition Denzel Perryman in a remade linebacker group.
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.
Justin Herbert, Justin Jefferson, Jonathan Taylor and Joe Burrow, whose stars are on the rise, figure to be in the headlines this NFL season.
Urban Meyer in Jacksonville, Tom Brady in Tampa, the Raiders in Allegiant Stadium and DeShaun Watson in Houston figure to be in the headlines this season.
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock is not shying away from expectations this year and believes his club is good enough to contend for a playoff spot. ‘We’re not hiding from expectations,’ he said.
The Raiders have waived cornerback Isaiah Johnson, wide receiver Keelan Doss, safety Karl Joseph and wide receiver John Brown, among others.
Denzel Perryman passed his physical to complete the trade the Raiders made with the Panthers last week for the veteran linebacker
From Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s perspective, protecting the players he considers certainties while getting a good look at the uncertainties was the objective in Sunday’s game.
With more than a third of their roster in Las Vegas, the Raiders ended the preseason with a lopsided loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.
The Raiders wrap up the preseason on Sunday against the 49ers, and with roster spots and roles still up for grabs, there is a lot to keep your eye on.
Cutdown day is fast approaching for the Raiders, and the fans have plenty of questions about who makes the 53-man roster.
With time of the essence, the Raiders are trying to reset their linebacker room amid a slew of injuries.
With Nicholas Morrow and Javin White out for extended periods with injuries, Raiders linebackers Tanner Muse and Divine Deablo also have chances to earn more playing time.
The Raiders reached the 80-man roster limit Tuesday by waiving one veteran and one rookie and putting a veteran linebacker on injured reserve.
With NFL rosters having to be reduced to 80 players Tuesday, the Raiders made three cuts and signed a player Monday — putting them at 83 players.
Injuries have thinned the Raiders’ depth at linebacker, and veteran K.J. Wright is still available on the free agent market, but his asking price might be too much.