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Vegas Nation: Raiders maintain healthy roster
 

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss today’s Raiders news, including what the environment might be like for Marshawn Lynch’s first regular season game in Oakland as well as the health of the roster heading into the matchup with the New York Jets.

Raiders, Donald Penn near 2-year contract extension

The Raiders are closing in on a two-year extension with left tackle Donald Penn, a source said Wednesday. Negotiations picked up following his first game Sunday, one in which he played all 66 of the offense’s snaps. They are expected to culminate with a contract signed as early as this week.

Remembering Dan Currie, the most dapper of Lombardi’s Packers

Longtime Las Vegan Dan Currie, who played outside linebacker for Vince Lombardi’s championship teams in Green Bay during the 1960s and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, died Monday. He was 82.

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Vegas Nation: Giorgio Tavecchio makes strong NFL debut

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken break down Giorgio Tavecchio’s solid performance against the Titans on Sunday as well as the Raiders defense playing better than anyone expected them to.

Raiders DT Eddie Vanderdoes plays the part of a draft-day steal

A prediction has been pinned atop Eddie Vanderdoes’ Twitter account for months as he waited to learn his NFL draft fate: “Whoever drafts me in these next few days is getting the biggest steal of the draft #justsayin.”

Las Vegas Raiders stadium work may start without formal agreement

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority will consider extending the time to write a development agreement with the Oakland Raiders to build its 65,000-seat domed football stadium in Southern Nevada when it meets Thursday.

Vikings cruise past Saints 29-19 on Monday Night Football

Sam Bradford started his second season with Minnesota in style, passing for 346 yards and three touchdowns to help the Vikings beat New Orleans 29-19 on Monday night and spoil Adrian Peterson’s first game with the Saints.

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