For the first time since the Raiders moved to Las Vegas, they were able to share Allegiant Stadium with fans in the stands for Sunday’s training camp practice.
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.
Offensive line coach Tom Cable barely blinked when the Raiders traded Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson and Trent Brown last March, blowing open holes at center, right guard and right tackle.
Long-time Raiders head coach Tom Flores will join the immortals when he is officially enshrined Sunday into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
As the preseason creeps closer, Raiders fans have plenty of questions about how things are going in training camp.
Foster Moreau’s contributon will come primarily as a blocker in the run game. But as his playing time increases, the more opportunities he’ll get in the passing game as well.
The Raiders defensive end spoke Friday for the first time since coming out as the first active NFL player to announce he was gay.
The second-year wide receiver is having a strong camp. His early play is drawing comparison to Davante Adams from Derek Carr and Terrell Owens from Jon Gruden.
In a major shakeup, three more executives on the financial side of things, not including former team president Marc Badain, are no longer with the organization.
Veteran offensive tackle Sam Young becomes the third player on the Raiders to retire in less than a week.
The 2019 draftees and undrafted free agents are assuming a significant leadership role on a team that has undergone nearly a complete overhaul since Jon Gruden took over four years ago.
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock has tested positive for COVID and will begin working from home, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday.
Richie Incognito, 38, has taken on a leadership role on a young offensive line that is expected to do its part for a team looking to avoid another late-season collapse.
The on-field portion of the first week of training camp consisted of nonpadded practices for the Raiders. But that changes Tuesday when they begin practicing in pads.
The Raiders re-signed kicker Dominik Eberle, who spent his 2020 rookie season on the practice squad, to replace Daniel Carlson, who was put on the COVID list Saturday.
Teammates are already raving about Raiders rookie Alex Leatherwood, who has impressed with his power, athletic ability and businesslike approach.