Wide receiver Ricky White ran a consensus 4.44 40-yard dash Monday at UNLV’s pro day, a dramatic improvement from the 4.61 he posted at the NFL scouting combine.
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 have been to the playoffs twice in the past 22 years, but used to be one of the NFL’s dominant teams. The Review-Journal ranks their top-5 wins.
Raiders fans want to know why quarterback Geno Smith’s new contract isn’t done yet, as well as what restructuring Christian Wilkins’ deal means.
Raheem Mostert was in the middle of free-agent talks with the Raiders when he got a text message from Geno Smith that left an impression on the running back.
The Raiders have neither introduced Geno Smith to the media nor agreed to a new contract with their new quarterback since acquiring him from the Seahawks.
The Raiders signed Patriots restricted free-agent linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet Wednesday, two days after bringing him to Las Vegas for a visit.
The Raiders signed players in the first week of free agency, but they still need playmakers on offense and defense and could find them in the NFL draft.
Aside from securing their starting quarterback, the Raiders have been mostly quiet on offense through the first week of free agency. That could change.
The Raiders lost several key defensive players in the first week of free agency, but signed their replacements and will look to the NFL draft for more help.
The Raiders filled their biggest need when they traded for quarterback Geno Smith, but there’s still plenty of work to do to field a competitive roster.
Quarterback Gardner Minshew, who played last season for the Raiders, agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.
The Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran running back Raheem Mostert on a one-year contract. He played the past three seasons for the Miami Dolphins.
The Raiders introduced four new defensive players on Thursday, and they all fit the profile of Pete Carroll-coached defenders.
The Raiders released a veteran quarterback and center on the first day of NFL free agency Wednesday, but welcomed back a defensive tackle.
The Raiders were awarded two compensatory draft picks by the NFL on Tuesday for losing Bilal Nichols and Amik Robertson in free agency last year.