There was talk at the NFL scouting combine that Shedeur Sanders may fall in the draft. The Raiders, with the sixth pick, would then have a decision to make.
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Former Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow addressed retirement rumors after social media posts suggested he had transitioned to a new career in an entirely different industry.
Maxx Crosby needed to buy into coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek’s long-term plans before signing an extension. He liked what he heard.
The Raiders have locked up star defensive end Maxx Crosby with a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
The Raiders beefed up their offensive line Wednesday, signing a guard that general manager John Spytek is familiar with.
The Raiders released a statement that said Jacobs woke up Wednesday with discomfort in his leg, was evaluated and treated for a “superficial skin infection.”
According to a high-ranking league official, the NFL has also considered having the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium host the season-opening Thursday night game.
As he comes up on the end of his contract, Raiders running back DeAndré Washington is proving to be a capable rusher in Josh Jacobs’ absence.
With Derek Carr at QB, the Raiders have lost their last nine games when the temperature was under 50 degrees. The Denver forecast is for a high of 40.
While many around the country may have been surprised at former Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch re-signing with the Seahawks on Tuesday, his old teammates in Oakland were not.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden likes what linebacker Will Compton has brought to the defensive signal-caller position since taking over the spot in Week 15.
The Raiders made a move to fortify the end of their roster in Week 17, claiming former UNLV defensive end Jeremiah Valoaga off waivers.
The NFL has changed its schedule for Week 17 so that all games directly affecting the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs will be played at 1:25 p.m. PT.
The Raiders’ defense played well vs. Chargers, but rookie end Maxx Crosby has seemed to hit the rookie wall the past three games.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he will play whoever is available to help the Raiders defeat the Broncos in Week 17.