Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce is eager to get back on the field after missing all of last season with a knee injury.
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.
Linebacker Divine Deablo, a three-year starter for the Raiders, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year, $14 million deal.
The Raiders lost three starters on defense during the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period, but re-signed a pass rusher.
The Raiders are bringing back one of their pass rushers in the hopes he can form a lethal duo with defensive end Maxx Crosby.
The Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent safety Jeremy Chinn on a two-year contract worth $16 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The Raiders lost their second defensive starter in free agency Monday, as safety Tre’von Moehrig agreed to terms on a deal with the Carolina Panthers.
Linebacker Robert Spillane, the Raiders’ leading tackler the past two seasons, agreed to contract terms with the New England Patriots on Monday.
The Raiders agreed to terms with one of their pending free agents Sunday, less than 24 hours before the NFL’s legal tampering period begins.
The Raiders can begin negotiating with free agents at 9 a.m. Monday. Here are the positions of focus for the team and some potential targets.
Quarterback Geno Smith was acquired by the Raiders from the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round pick, reuniting him with new Raiders coach Pete Carroll.
The Raiders are expected to release center Andre James at the start of the new league year on Wednesday if they can’t trade him, according to a source.
Quarterback undoubtedly will be the Raiders’ major focus as free agency approaches. But their long-range option will come from the NFL draft.
There was talk at the NFL scouting combine that Shedeur Sanders may fall in the draft. The Raiders, with the sixth pick, would then have a decision to make.
The Raiders have locked up star defensive end Maxx Crosby with a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
The Raiders beefed up their offensive line Wednesday, signing a guard that general manager John Spytek is familiar with.