Alex Leatherwood, the former first-round pick of the Raiders, practiced with the Bears on Thursday, a day after he was claimed off waivers following his release from the Raiders.
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered mixed martial arts and prep sports while helping coordinate online and social media coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
Had Alex Leatherwood gone unclaimed as expected, the Raiders would have been responsible for the remaining $5.9 million on his contract and he would have been a free agent.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller had practiced once since July 30, out with what has been reported as a hamstring issue. Also, he signed with longtime agent Drew Rosenhaus.
A look at each of the position groups on the Raiders’ initial roster after Tuesday’s NFL-mandated cuts. Four undrafted rookie free agents made the team.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden fought back tears Tuesday during a public appearance as he discussed the email scandal that led to his resignation last season.
Bill Eichenberger, a former assistant sports editor in charge of NFL coverage, has accepted the position of Assistant Managing Editor, Sports.
Wide receiver Isaiah Zuber showed he was willing to do whatever it takes to make the roster, including switching sides of the ball in the middle of the game against the Patriots.
Sports Business Journal reported Thursday that Raiders tight end Darren Waller has left the agency founded by LeBron James less than a year after signing with the group.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels declined to confirm whether star tight end Darren Waller would be ready for the team’s regular-season opener on Sept. 11 against the Chargers.
Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr was helping a friend deal with a family matter when news of Tom Brady being rejected by Jon Gruden broke over the weekend.
Members of the Raiders and all other NFL teams who line up close to the line of scrimmage were required to wear the safety caps for the first two weeks of training camp.
After allowing some big runs in the first two preseason games, the Raiders limited the Miami Dolphins to 37 yards on 18 carries in Saturday’s victory.
Raiders owner Mark Davis said he doesn’t remember particulars of a deal that would have brought quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski to Las Vegas.
Future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski confirmed he and Tom Brady planned to sign with the Raiders before former coach Jon Gruden decided not to pursue the star quarterback.
Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham issued a challenge to his group, and the players responded with a disruptive training camp practice on Thursday.
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