Offensive Coordinator Raiders Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson see’s the receiver position as a strength and expected Antonio Brown to play in the season opener. Defensive Coordinator Paul Guenther praises his defensive players who have an “A-Type Personalities” (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Offensive and Defensive Coordinators Greg Olson and Paul Guenther speak after practice from Raiders HQ in Alameda, CA. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After making an apology to the team in meetings this morning, Antonio Brown is expected to play Monday Night Against the Denver Broncos in the Raiders season opener. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden expressed his frustrations with the Antonio Brown news, however he is getting the team prepared for the season opener and is focused on a Monday Night Football victory over the Broncos. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Wide Receiver Antonio Brown is facing a possible suspension after he was involved in an altercation with Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock at practice on Wednesday stemming from Brown being fined for missing a practice and walk-through during the preseason. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock called a surprise media availability to address the Antonio Brown possible suspension. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr details his relationship with wide receiver Antonio Brown, speaking highly of Brown’s work ethic. He also talked about what it is like working with a receiver of Brown caliber, and praised the Denver Broncos defensive stars Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Wide Receiver Antonio Brown was fined early this morning for missing team walk-through’s in the preseason,and posted his not from General Manager Mike Mayock on his Instagram account in the newest development of the Antonio Brown saga. The Raiders also began preparing for their Monday Night Football match-up against division rival Denver Broncos. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights held its 2019 Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday at TPC Summerlin. Before teeing off, Golden Knights players Ryan Reaves, Jonathan Marchassault and Alex Tuch said who they thought were the worst and best golfers on their team.
The Aviators earned a Pacific Coast League playoff berth with an 8-1 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers Sunday night. The best-of-five first-round playoff series begins Wednesday at Northern Division champion Sacramento.
On Tuesday morning, Placer County Sheriff’s deputies received a call from a motel that a bear cub was trapped inside their dumpster. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the cub’s sibling trying to open the dumpster. Watch how deputies quickly came up with a game plan to free the cub from the dumpster.
Newly signed quarterback Deshone Kizer appeared in his first practice as a Raider taking over Nathan Peterman’s role due to an elbow injury that placed Peterman on injury reserve. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden said he is looking forward to working with new quarterback DeShone Kizer after placing Nathan Peterman on IR with an elbow injury. He also spoke about Hard Knocks star Keelan Doss, wishing the Alameda native the best in Jacksonville after an unsuccessful attempt to keep him on the practice squad. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After cutting the roster to 53 on August 31, the Raiders began finalizing their practice squad with key acquisitions Anthony Rush and Marcell Ateman. Hard Knocks star and Alameda local Keelan Doss signed with the Jaguars as a part of their practice squad. The Raiders released defensive end Josh Mauro in order to bring in quarterback DeShone Kizer in a surprise move, bringing the quarterback total to four. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
UNLV football opened up its 49th and final season at Sam Boyd Stadium with a Saturday night win over Southern Utah, 56-23.
The Raiders cut many notable players including Las Vegan Brandon Marshall and Hard Knocks Star Keelan Doss on Saturday bringing the roster number to 53. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden discusses the teams preseason efforts including training camp and joint practices with the rams. He also says that he and General Manager Mike Mayock have to discuss tough calls with the roster size dropping from 90 to 53 players on August 31.
The Raiders were unable to complete a perfect preseason, after falling to the Seahawks 17-15 on Thursday night.
The Raiders fought hard in free agency to acquire playmakers that could be immediately plugged in to areas in which the team needed to improve. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang takes a look at the top 5 acquisitions made by the team in 2019. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Stainless steel cables are being put into place at Allegiant Stadium to begin the process of putting the roof on the 65,000-seat stadium in Las Vegas. Stadium Chief Operating Officer Don Webb explains how the cables will be used to get the roof put on the future home of the Raiders and UNLV football. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The newest member of the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat family at The Mirage is making a big splash. The unnamed calf was born to first-time mother Bella on Aug. 16 and marks the fourth generation of dolphins born at the habitat. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 32-foot-tall marshmallow-like structure was torn down Tuesday night, as part of owner Alex Meruelo’s re-branding of SLS Las Vegas, but the statue did not go down without a bang. The hotel is going back to its original name and will officially become Sahara Las Vegas on Thursday, with ongoing changes to the resort happening through 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden has always been vocal about how much he likes quarterback Nathan Peterman and with preseason coming to an end, Peterman will have one more chance to either win the backup role or solidify a spot on the teams 53-man roster. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden spoke to the media about Nathan Peterman’s development in the teams offensive system. He also said that with his new look receiving core, he hopes the offense will be more aggressive and talked his pass interference philosophy. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
The Raiders’ newest addition to the team, Defensive Tackle Corey Liuget, said he is excited to play in a defensive scheme that fits his talents in his first full practice since signing with the team yesterday. Running Back DeAndre Washington has all but solidified his backup role, and says he has learned a lot under former Raiders backs. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After practice in Alameda, Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden talked about the signing of veteran defensive tackle Corey Liuget, his reaction to the announcement of Andrew Luck retiring from the NFL and starters in preseason contests. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders are back in Alameda preparing for the final preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, however the larger story looming over the team is Antonio Brown losing his second helmet grievance. Despite losing the grievance, Brown has a plan for his preferred headgear and was at practice wearing what may or may not be his helmet for the season. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Oakland Raiders finished 2018 last in the AFC West with a record of 4-12. With head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock attempting to steer the team into a winning season, the Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang takes a look at five players that can help propel the team toward that goal. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After The CFL Goal-Post forced the game to be played using only 80 yards, the Raiders defeated the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg 22-21. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
