The Raiders defense pushed the Rams around and came up with four interceptions against quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first of two joint practices this week.
Vincent Bonsignore
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’ week includes a two-day joint practice session with the Los Angeles Rams and Saturday’s exhibition game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The Raiders got kicker Daniel Carlson back from the COVID list and let go of seven players before Tuesday’s cut-down day to get their roster to the 85-player maximum.
The Raiders’ defense played with competence and efficiency on Saturday in their preseason win over the Seahawks. Rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs led the charge
Nathan Peterman played nearly the entire game and completed 29 of 39 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders outgained the Seahawks 385 to 194 yards in total offense
Raiders fans have questions this week about Darren Waller, Marcus Mariota, Tanner Muse and the rookies on defense.
The Raiders welcome the preseason on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium against the Seattle Seahawks, but don’t expect to see a lot of Derek Carr or many of the key players the Raiders are counting on this year.
The Raiders returned to practice on Thursday after an off day, but Marcus Mariota was not on field.
As a reward for their hard work over the first two weeks of training camp, the Raiders were given a day off from practice by head coach Jon Gruden.
The Raiders didn’t just sign Gerald McCoy to provide on-field production but to also be a mentor to a young defensive line. The veteran DT is ready for both roles.
Cory Littleton was a disappointment in his first season with the Raiders. But a new system and a year under his belt could mean a bounce-back.
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.
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.