Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock talked on a conference call about the team’s need for a wide receiver and the approach they can take for acquiring one in a talent-rich 2020 draft class. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders general manager Mike Mayock discussed on a conference call what he anticipates a virtual NFL Draft to be like and how he is adjusting to newer technology he’ll have to use to work effectively during the three-day event. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Saturday the Raiders agreed to terms with wide receiver Nelson Agholor, offensive lineman Eric Kush, tight end Nick O’Leary and running back Rod Smith, who appeared in the team’s final three games last season as a special teams player. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tom Brady Announces
He’s Leaving New England.
Tom Brady announced
via Instagram he will leave
the New England Patriots
after 20 years with the franchise.
In a long post, Brady thanked fans and
the Patriots organization but said it was time
to move on in his football career.
Brady and the Patriots couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract extension last offseason, creating an opening this off-season for free agency.
The 42-year-old will officially hit the league’s open market and could reach agreement with another team once players and clubs can negotiate.
Brady leaves New England
with six Super Bowl rings and
41 playoff starts since 2001
Here’s a look at the new home of the Raiders, Allegiant Stadium, at night from this flyover near the Las Vegas Strip.
A recap of the moves made as the NFL stays open for business transactions with unrestricted free agents being signed during the legal tampering period. The Raiders signed linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and former Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Monday, the NFL announced the draft and its planned festivities would no longer take place in Las Vegas though the draft itself will still take place Apr. 23-25 as scheduled. The Raiders grabbed former Bears LB Nick Kwiatkoski in the first day of the legal tampering period. The Vegas Nation team breaks down the latest news in this update.(Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders may look to select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft and have 5 picks in the top 100. Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Utah State’s Jordan Love could be among those the team has on their watchlist. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the NFL combine over, teams can now get to the drawing board and decide which players they will add to their rosters at this year’s NFL Draft. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto and social media manager for the Las Vegas Review-Journal Adrian Aye-Darko discuss key wide receivers the Raiders could have eyes on.
Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray said he met with the Las Vegas Raiders staff during the 2020 NFL scouting combine and that the meetings went well. LSU’s Patrick Queen and Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun may also be prospects that the team could evaluate. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Oklahoma wide receiver Ceedee Lamb confirmed that he has spoken with the Las Vegas Raiders and said he’d give them all he has if he is drafted by them. Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who could be drafted by the Raiders at the no. 12 spot, also spoke to media at the 2020 NFL scouting combine on Tuesday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Raiders’ general manager Mike Mayock told reporters during a news conference at the 2020 NFL scouting combine that he was very happy with Derek Carr, but also said that the team would look to improve at all positions. Vegas Nation’s Myles Simmons and Vinny Bonsignore recap what Mayock had to say and where they think the Silver and Black will look to improve in the offseason. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At the 2020 NFL scouting combine, Raiders GM Mike Mayock discussed everything from how Antonio Brown left the team’s wide receiver core without a key target, the upgrades the team needs on offense and defense, what he needs to do better as a general manager and what he saw out of the 2019 rookie class. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Raiders know that getting to the top of the AFC West means overcoming Kansas City and its electric quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes spoke about how he’s handled his early success and his desire to stay in KC for his entire career during a media event during Super Bowl LIV week. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former Raiders offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy says the ‘Imperial March’ should play for fans every time they walk into Allegiant Stadium
MGM Resorts International and the Las Vegas Raiders announced their partnership Thursday morning, Jan. 23, 2020. MGM Resorts has been named the official gaming partner of the Raiders. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr reacts to the team’s official rebrand to the Las Vegas Raiders after the announcement was made Wednesday afternoon.
The Las Vegas Raiders official name change came on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with Allegiant Stadium as the backdrop for the announcement. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he can’t wait to bring his new city a championship and is excited to get to work.
On Tuesday, Raiders fullback Alec Ingold and tight end Darren Waller visited Jack Dailey Elementary to serve lunch and interact with the students (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden toured the team’s new home Allegiant Stadium for the first time.
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority board was informed during their meeting on Thursday that Allegiant Stadium will be completed on time.
On Tuesday, Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was named Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders announced that they signed guard Richie Incognito to a contract extension, hoping to create some continuity on a team that had so much turnover this past season.
The Raiders lost to the Broncos after a failed 2-pt conversion and finish their up-and-down season 7-9.
The Raiders lost their final game as the “Oakland Raiders,” to the Denver Broncos 16-15. They end their season at seven wins and nine losses.
The Vegas Nation crew previews the Raiders matchup against the Denver Broncos and breaks down how the team can still make the playoffs, or at least close out the season with a win and what it means as they prepare to head to Las Vegas 2020. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders tight end Darren Waller was named the recipient of the sixth-annual Craig Long Award. The Craig Long Award is presented annually to the Raiders player who best exemplifies professionalism and collaboration with the media.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden announced that Josh Jacobs would be doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Broncos after the team held their final regular season practice in Oakland.
The NFL is trying to figure out how to get as many eyes as possible on the grand opening of Allegiant Stadium in the Raiders Las Vegas debut next season.
Rookies Josh Jacobs and Trayvon Mullen were two of the six Raiders missing from Thursday’s practice. The others were guards Richie Incognito and Gabe Jackson, defensive back Lamarcus Joyner and wide receiver Tyrell Williams .