Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s third episode of the “Hard Knocks” documentary, which featured a lot of helmet talk and a preseason game at the Arizona Cardinals.
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With several defensive linemen battling injuries, the tackle received plenty of reps throughout training camp and has made the most of the opportunity.
Raiders rookie safety Johnathan Abram’s toughest critic of his “Hard Knocks” facetime may have been his wife, Bri’Anna.
A trailer for the new episode was released earlier in the day featuring Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown
The wide receiver participated Tuesday in at least a portion of the team’s first practice at their regular training facility wearing a certified helmet, coach Jon Gruden said.
The Raiders wide receiver has filed a second grievance against the NFL, a week after he lost a grievance because his preferred helmet is more than 10 years old.
Paul Guenther pleased after first-team defense allowed just 12 yards against the Cardinals.
General manager Mike Mayock issued an impromptu statement, essentially issuing an ultimatum to Brown.
He won the Doak Walker award given to the nation’s top running back in 2004.
After a healthy Cam Newton led Carolina to a 6-2 start last season, he injured his shoulder and the Panthers promptly lost seven straight games en route to a 7-9 record.
The star wide receiver, who missed 11 of the Raiders’ first 12 practices, appears ready to return to practice, coach Jon Gruden said Saturday on his 56th birthday.
The Jaguars, who finished 5-11 and were 31st in scoring last season with 15.3 points per game, face one of the NFL’s most difficult schedules this year.
The city of Las Vegas will welcome the NFL with open arms in 2020, with the draft set for April 23-25 and the new Raiders stadium opening in July.
After signing a one-year contract for $810,000, the 27-year-old has added 10 to 15 pounds and pushed for playing time during training camp.
One of the most notable components of the $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium is the massive field tray that will hold the natural grass turf the Raiders will play on.
